Answer:
The United States went to war with Mexico in 1846. By the end of the war, Mexico would lose almost half its territory to the U.S., including lands from Texas to California. The war was a key event in American History as it fulfilled its 'manifest destiny', encompassing land from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific.
Answer:
Commonly a senator may effectively block a vote on a bill by holding the floor for as long as they can speak.
Explanation:
To this day there is no rule limiting debate (unless a motion of cloture is won, requiring 60 votes).
