What did the Wilmot Proviso,introduced in Congress in 1846,propose to do?

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The Wilmot Proviso proposed to prohibit slavery in any territory acquired by the United States from Mexico. This was a controversial issue in the United States at the time as it led to debates over the expansion of slavery into new territories. While the Wilmot Proviso was ultimately not passed, it helped to fuel tensions between Northern and Southern states leading up to the Civil War.

What Did the Wilmot Proviso,introduced in Congress in 1846,propose to Do