sep 9, 1850 - California admitted to Union
Description:
On this date, the bill admitting California as a free state into the Union passed the House by a vote of 150 to 56. Every northerner who voted supported the measure. Moreover, a significant number of southerners—27 Members—approved the bill as well. The measure was part of the Compromise of 1850.Added to timeline:
Date:
sep 9, 1850
Now
~ 175 years ago