Although ___________ presented amendments to Missouri's application for statehood that were accepted by the House of Representatives, the Senate struck them down.

A) Henry Clay
B) Jesse Thomas
C) James Monroe
D) James Tallmadge

House of Representatives

is the lower chamber of the United States Congress, where members are elected to represent geographical districts for two-year terms.

James Tallmadge

An American politician who proposed an amendment to the Missouri statehood bill, which ignited a nationwide debate over the extension of slavery in the United States.

Senate

The upper chamber in various legislative bodies, particularly in bicameral systems, responsible for making and passing laws.