“he (Lincoln) is the one responsible for getting the thing pushed through Congress”
Really?
Lincoln’s inaugural address, March 4, 1861, states:
“I understand a proposed amendment to the Constitution—which amendment, however, I have not seen—has passed Congress”
He pushed through an amendment he hadn’t seen?
Keep talking.
“he (Lincoln) is the one responsible for getting the thing pushed through Congress”
Really?
Lincoln’s inaugural address, March 4, 1861, states:
“I understand a proposed amendment to the Constitution—which amendment, however, I have not seen—has passed Congress”
He pushed through an amendment he hadn’t seen?
Keep talking.
LOL! yes really. He....brace yourself....was LYING. Read Team of Rivals or any of a number of other sources. He orchestrated the Corwin Amendment.