What ultimately led to the final passage of the Compromise of 1850?
a. Southern Congressmen across party lines staged a walkout as the measure was being put to vote.
b. Northern Whigs and southern Democrats thought the end result was favorable to their side.
c. A majority of congressmen from both sections voted for the entire package.
d. Northern Democrats, southern Whigs, and representatives of both parties from the border states supported its key measures.
Answer: d. Northern Democrats, southern Whigs, and representatives of both parties from the border states supported its key measures.
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