The controversial idea that Congressman David Wilmot brought up in the House of Representatives proposed that Question 1 options:

Gold prices should be linked to the new stock market gains/falls

Railroad travel should be limited to 10 cars per train

Immigration from southern Europe should be halted

Slavery should be banned from all the territory acquired from Mexico

Women should be given the right to vote

Immigration from southern Europe should be halted

Texas be divided into three new states