aug 8, 1846 - Wilmot Proviso
Description:
A bill drafted by Democratic Senator David Wilmot of Pennsylvania. To appeal to his abolitionist vote base, Wilmot proposed that if any territory is gained through the Mexican-American War, slavery ought to be abolished there. It passed in the North-dominated House, but died in the Senate where the South had more power.Added to timeline:
Date:
aug 8, 1846
Now
~ 179 years ago