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H.R. 145 Declaration of War with Mexico, 1846

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H.R. 145 Declaration of War with Mexico, 1846

credit: Document Courtesy of the National Archives

On May 12, 1846, Congress approved a resolution declaring war with Mexico. The Senate approved the resolution by a vote of 40-2.