What happened after the Wilmot Proviso was introduced in Congress?

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27 May, 23:34

What happened after the Wilmot Proviso was introduced in Congress?

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The proposal of Pennsylvania congressman David Wilmot aimed at avoiding slavery in the lands gained after the Mexican-American War (1846-1848), fearing the addition of more pro-slavery territory. The proposal was neutralized in the South-dominated Congress, but it encouraged fierce debates on slavery, and ultimately, led to the creation of the Republican Party.