This voided the Missouri Compromise and removed the 36 * 30' line.

Compromise of 1850

The Compromise of 1850 was a new compromise to deal with slavery and new lands acquired by the Mexican American War.

The Compromise of 1850 allowed California to enter the Union as a free state despite being under the 36,30 line. The compromise included the passage of the Fugitive Slave Act making it a requirement to return runaway slaves to owners regardless if they make it to a free state. Territories would be allowed to vote for the status as a free or slave territory. The compromise also included the ending of the slave trade in Washington DC.