jul 1, 1864 - Wade Davis Bill
Description:
- Many Republicans objected Lincoln's 10% plan.- Argued that it would allow Southern governments dominated by secessionists.
- Required 50% of voters of a state to take loyalty oath and permitted only non Confederates to vote for new state constitution.
- Vetoed by Lincoln.
Added to timeline:
Date:
jul 1, 1864
Now
~ 161 years ago