Section #1 - The Congressmen Who Built Then Broke The Union
Chapter 117: A panicking Congress sets up two Committees to seek a way out.
Cobb’s departure and other southern threats finally provoke Congress to search harder for a compromise. Each chamber creates its own Committee in early December.
Congressional Committees
| In the: | 1860 Date | Title | Chair | Membership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| House | December 11 | Committee of 33 | Tom Corwin | 18 Free States/15 Slave |
| Senate | December 17 | Committee of 13 | Lazarus Powell | 8 Free States/5 Slave |
The Senate delegation is particularly impressive with Jefferson Davis, John J. Crittenden, Stephen Douglas, William Seward, Robert Toombs, Ben Wade and Robert M.T. Hunter among others.