ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY: January 31, 1865 13th Amendment banning slavery passed by U.S. House with unanimous Republican support, intense Democrat opposition The amendment was passed by the House of Representatives on January 31, 1865, with unanimous support from Republicans and significant opposition from Democrats. The final vote count was 119 in favor and 56 against. This vote was critical as it marked a significant shift in the political landscape, with many Democrats opposing the amendment on the grounds of states' rights and the preservation of their social order.
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Rick Elgin
And I would bet a majority of black Americans don't even know this, because it's not taught in schools.
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