Who was primarily responsible for breaking the 'Omnibus Bill' into separate parts to ensure the passage of the Compromise of 1850?
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Correct answer: Stephen A. Douglas
After Clay’s all-in-one bill failed, Douglas took over and realized that while no majority supported the whole package, different coalitions would support individual pieces. He successfully guided each measure through Congress separately.
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