"Mr. Wilson asked, and by unanimous consent obtained, leave to bring in a bill (Senate, No. 529) for the more effectual suppression of the slave trade." Read twice, and referred to Committee on the Judiciary; not mentioned again. Senate Journal, 36 Cong. 2 sess. p. 62; Congressional Globe, 36 Cong. 2 sess. p. 182.
1861, Jan. 7. Congress (House): Proposition to Amend Constitution.
Mr. Etheridge's resolution:—
§ 5. "The migration or importation of persons held to service or labor for life, or a term of years, into any of the States, or the Territories belonging to the United States, is perpetually prohibited; and Congress shall pass all laws necessary to make said prohibition effective." Congressional Globe, 36 Cong. 2 sess. p. 279.
1861, Jan. 23. Congress (House): Proposition to Amend Constitution.
Resolution of Mr. Morris of Pennsylvania:— "Neither Congress nor a Territorial Legislature shall make any law respecting slavery or involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime; but Congress may pass laws for the suppression of the African slave trade, and the rendition of fugitives from service or labor in the States." Mr. Morris asked to have it printed, that he might at the proper time move it as an amendment to the report of the select committee of thirty-three. It was ordered to be printed. Ibid., p. 527.
1861, Feb. 1. Congress (House): Proposition to Amend Constitution.
Resolution of Mr. Kellogg of Illinois:—
§ 16. "The migration or importation of persons held to service or involuntary servitude into any State, Territory, or place within the United States, from any place or country beyond the limits of the United States or Territories thereof, is forever prohibited." Considered Feb. 27, 1861, and lost. Ibid., pp. 690, 1243, 1259–60.