The Thirteenth Amendment(Amendment XIII) to the United States Constitution abolished slavery and involuntary servitude, except as punishment for a crime. In Congress, it was passed by the Senate on April 8, 1864, and by the House on January 31, 1865. ... On April 8, 1864, the Senate passed an amendment to abolish slavery.
Parliament asserted its authority by offering leadership to a new king and queen, specifically William III (who was the Prince of Orange), and his wife, Mary II.
