jul 2, 1864 - Wade–Davis Bill
Description:
The Wade-Davis Bill required that 50 percent of a state's white males take a loyalty oath to be readmitted to the Union. In addition, states were required to give blacks the right to vote. Congress passed the Wade-Davis Bill, but President Lincoln chose not to sign it, killing the bill with a pocket veto.Added to timeline:
Date:
jul 2, 1864
Now
~ 161 years ago