The Senate having under consideration a joint resolution from
the House of Representatives proposing an Amendment to the
Constitution of the United States on the subject of Suffrage in
the words following, viz.:--
“ARTICLE ----.
“SECTION 1. The right of any citizen of the United States
to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United
States or any State by reason of the race, color, or
previous condition of slavery of any citizen or class of
citizens of the United States.
“SEC. 2. The Congress shall have power to enforce by proper
legislation the provisions of this Article.”--