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February 05, 1849

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Monday, February 5, 1849.
 Washington, DC.

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On February 3, 1849 Stephens of Georgia offered resolution that President furnish House information relative to negotiation of Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. Houston of Alabama moves to amend, "if compatible with the public interest." Lengthy partisan discussion of administration's Mexican policy follows. Amendment is defeated 89-46, Lincoln voting against it. Globe. 

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On February 3, 1849 Stephens of Georgia offered resolution that 
President furnish House information relative to negotiation of Treaty 
of Guadalupe Hidalgo. Houston of Alabama moves to amend, "if 
compatible with the public interest." Lengthy partisan discussion of 
administration's Mexican policy follows. Amendment is defeated 89-46, 
Lincoln voting against it.
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