It opposed slavery. Delegates then were ready to nominate their candidates for president and vice president.

VOA: special.2009.12.10

Now you do have an opportunity-- this class does- that my class has never had before, and that is to nominate your own novel for the last one that we read, one of your choice.

现在你真的有了个机会-,在我的课上有了个机会-,去推荐一本小说作为我们的最后一本读物,你们自己的选择。

耶鲁公开课 - 1945年后的美国小说课程节选

They approved a pro-slavery platform, but did not nominate anyone for president.

VOA: special.2009.07.09

They would return the next day to nominate their candidate for president.

VOA: special.2009.07.09