Question

What would the U.S. Senate be opposed to the Annexation Treaty of 1844?

Answer 1

In 1844 the Senate rejected a treaty of annexation between the U.S. and Texas. Explanation: The vote of 16 (for)–34 (against) fell far short of the two-thirds majority constitutionally required for ratification. ... Benton favored expansion, but argued that annexing Texas would intensify sectional conflict and rupture the Union.