not be questioned. But neither the United States nor any State shall

assume or pay any debt or obligation incurred in aid of insurrection or

rebellion against the United States, or any claim for the loss or

emancipation of any slave; but all such debts, obligations, and claims

shall be held illegal and void.

Section 5. The Congress shall have power to enforce by appropriate

legislation the provisions of this article.

ARTICLE XV.--Section 1. The right of citizens of the United States to

vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or any State

on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude.