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Senate Vote on Annexation
- When
- February 27, 1845
- Where
- U.S. Capitol
The Senate voted 27–25 to admit Texas on February 27, 1845, utilizing simple majority protocols rather than treaty ratification requirements.
This vote occurred during the lame-duck session of the 29th Congress. It relied on Tyler's protocols for simple majority passage, marking a shift from treaty-based annexation to joint resolution, driven by political pressure and Southern Whig amendments.
Sources
- Texas annexation Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-31
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