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The Wilmot Proviso banned slavery in any new territories gained from Mexico, which in turn, created a sense of disorder and rivalry between the House and the Senate. Antislavery advocates helped pass the proviso in the House, only to be met with rejection in the Senate, which was dominated by proslavery delegates. ................
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