1846declarationPassed
Declaration of War — Mexican-American War
Conflict: Mexican-American War
🏛️ House of Representatives
174-14
Yea: 174Nay: 14
🏛️ Senate
40-2
Yea: 40Nay: 2
📝 Details
Abraham Lincoln (then a Congressman) challenged Polk's justification with his "Spot Resolutions."