The Kansas-Nebraska bill was brought onto the floor of the Senate by ____________________.

A) James Buchanan
B) Henry Clay
C) Stephen Douglas
D) Franklin Pierce

Kansas-Nebraska Bill

Legislation passed by the U.S. Congress in 1854 that allowed residents of Kansas and Nebraska territories to decide whether to allow slavery, leading to violent conflict in the region known as "Bleeding Kansas."

Senate

The Senate is the upper house of a bicameral legislature in many countries, often responsible for passing laws, confirming appointments, and other governmental duties.