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Annexation Debate in the U S House of Representatives
The House immediately formed a committee of the whole to debate the Texas annexation question. Massachusetts leader Winthrop argued against annexing a foreign nation citing constitutional limits, while Illinois' Douglas defended annexation and warned of a broader expansion agenda. The exchange covered treaties, precedent, and the presidency’s authority.
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House of Representatives
State of the Union
Hopkins
Winthrop
Massachusetts
Texas
Mr. W
Alabama
Hoyle
Hermitage
United States
Senate
Yes
Senate of
Gov. McDuffie
Louisiana
Florida
Forsyth
Congress
van Buren
Washington
Madison
Jackson
Tyler
Jefferson
Breckenoe
Mr. Winthrop
Gov. Briggs
Gallatin
Calhoun
Great Britain
Plains
Wimbheop
Speaker
Douglass
Illinois
John Tyler
Vom
Adams
U. States
Clay
Moxico
Mexico
Rio del Norte
Jones
Tin
France
Canada
South America
St. Lawrence
del Norte