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The U.S. Senate lifted secrecy on executive proceedings related to the Rush-Canning Treaty with Britain for suppressing the slave trade. It faced serious opposition but was ratified by a narrow majority with modifications limiting its duration to an experimental measure.
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ratified by a barely constitutional majority after several modifications, including limiting duration to the pleasure of the parties, making it experimental rather than permanent.
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Injunction of secrecy removed in the Senate from executive proceedings on the Treaty concluded at London between Mr. Rush and Mr. S. Canning for co-operation in suppressing the Slave Trade. Treaty met serious opposition but was finally ratified with modifications.