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<TYPE>EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB
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<FILENAME>exhibit77q1.txt
<DESCRIPTION>AMENDMENT TO THE REGISTRANT CHARTER
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                           SUB-ITEM 77Q1(a): Exhibits
                           TRI-CONTINENTAL CORPORATION

                       Material amendments to the Registrant's By-Laws


Incorporated by reference to Form 8-K filed by the Registrant with the SEC on
November 17, 2005.




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