As a member of Congress, this politician introduced the "Spot Resolutions" to oppose the Mexican War.
As a member of Congress, this politician introduced the "Spot Resolutions" to oppose the Mexican War. This politician gave a speech at Cooper Union which helped secure his nomination for president. This man was opposed by the Copperheads, or "Peace Democrats." This president warned "a house divided against itself cannot stand" during an election for the Senate, which this man lost. For 10 points, name this president elected when the Democratic party split its votes three ways, and whose election sparked the Civil War.
As a member of Congress, this politician introduced the "Spot Resolutions" to oppose the Mexican War.
Abraham {Lincoln}