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Congressional Passage
- When
- March 3, 1820
- Where
- 16th United States Congress
- Part of
- Missouri Compromise signed
The 16th Congress passed the legislation on March 3, 1820, following the stalemate of the 15th Congress.
The 16th United States Congress passed the Missouri Compromise legislation on March 3, 1820. This followed the failure of the 15th Congress to resolve the issue, where the House sustained anti-slavery positions and the Senate blocked restrictions. Both houses subsequently agreed on the measures on March 5, 1820.
Sources
- Missouri Compromise Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-03
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