During the 1840 presidential campaign, the whig party welcomed the participation of this group of people:

Whig Party was a political party that is vigorous in the middle of the 19th century in the United States. It is comprise of the former members of National Republican and Anti-Masonic Parties. This party is also considered as an opponent of Jacksonians. The known leaders were: Henry Clay, William Harrison, Daniel Webster, and Horace Greeley. The Whig Party was succeeded by the Republican Party and American Party.

if a bill passes in the house of representatives, it goes through a similar process in the senate. before a bill becomes law, it must be approved by both chambers of the legislature. the bill must pass with the same wording in the house of representatives and the senate before it can go to the governor for approval.

the two major parties acting together and cooperating when making decisions is bipartisan