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How did Schuyler Colfax demonstrate his support for the Thirteenth Amendment during voting?

  • He abstained from voting

  • He was the first to vote

  • He cast a vote despite no tie

  • He declined to vote

Answer

Schuyler Colfax voted for the Thirteenth Amendment despite the fact that it was not necessary. The vote was unanimous, and he could have abstained. However, he felt it was important to make his voice heard in support of the amendment, which abolished slavery in the United States. His vote was a symbolic gesture of his commitment to equality and justice.
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