Yurt
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a discussion about a very real political and historical issue in america
Although the question is moot, as indicated by the Supreme Court Decison re: Texas, the original entry of Texas into the union is the reason that the question arose.
The difference between Texas' admission and other states is that it was based not the usual course of admission, which is treaty, (a treaty meant two-thirds concurrence by the Senate, and this had resulted in a stalemate due to opposition of abolitionists), but by joint legislative resolution, which entailed a simple majority.
Thus, some have suggested that Texas' admission was unconstitutional. This was adjudicated to be not the case.
I recommend the book "Polk," by Walter Borneman, which covers this thoroughly.
while the question may be legally moot, it is not realistically moot. and we both know the scotus has overturned itself....
secession could happen and most likely a war would ensue....