passing the gag rule
Southern members of Congress resisted antislavery efforts through a variety of means. They argued in favor of states' rights, claiming that the federal government did not have the authority to interfere with slavery. They also used their voting power to block or delay legislation aimed at restricting or abolishing slavery. Furthermore, they attempted to maintain a united front by forming alliances with other pro-slavery representatives.
southern members controlled the democratic party...apex
The violence of the whiskey rebellion had alarmed them.
Southern Manifesto, was written by 101 southern members of congress to resist school desegregation
the south had more power in congress than the north
They vowed to oppose the Brown ruling through all "lawful means."
Congress has a total of 433 members. There is currently, a total of 78 members of Congress that are minorities.
Henry Clay - WEST John c Calhoun- SOUTHERN Daniel Webster-NorthEast
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Most members of congress are lawyers.
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The South had more power in Congress than the North --Apex(: JHS(: