Historedia
Person

Ephraim Foster

Events
1
Episodes
2
Years
1845

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Ephraim Foster, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Congress approves the annexation of Texas

    1845

    Role: Senator

    1. February 27, 1845 · U.S. CapitolSenate Vote on Annexation

      The Senate voted 27–25 to admit Texas on February 27, 1845, utilizing simple majority protocols rather than treaty ratification requirements.

    2. March 1, 1845 · White HousePresidential Signing

      President Tyler signed the joint resolution into law on March 1, 1845, enacting J.Res. 8, despite conflicting reports on the exact passage date.

Sources

  1. Texas annexation Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-31