That, as an express fundamental condition to the acquisition of any territory from the Republic of Mexico by the United States, neither slavery nor involuntary servitude should ever exist in any part of said territory." This proviso was adopted by the House, but was rejected by the Senate.
Sherman discusses the Wilmot Proviso, which aimed to prevent the expansion of slavery into territories acquired from Mexico.
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