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January 20, 1837

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Friday, January 20, 1837.
 Vandalia, IL.

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House takes up committee report on slavery resolutions. To resolution stating that Congress has power to deal with slavery in District of Columbia, but should do nothing, Lincoln proposes amendment: "Unless the people of said district petition for the same." Amendment is lost. House Journal. 

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