Who was Douglas's ally during his time in the House of Representatives?
James K. Polk
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Answer
James K. Polk was a United States Congressman from Tennessee who was an ally of Stephen Douglas during his time in the House of Representatives. Polk served in the House from 1825 to 1839, and Douglas served from 1843 to 1847. The two men worked together on a number of issues, including the annexation of Texas and the Mexican-American War.
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