The 37th congress (1862-64) was controlled by the Republicans. Lincoln could delay the nomination unit after the election because he didn't have to worry about the democrats, because most were fighting the union and were not voting for members of congress. Its a stupid comparison.
The 37th congress (1862-64) was controlled by the Republicans. Lincoln could delay the nomination unit after the election because he didn't have to worry about the democrats, because most were fighting the union and were not voting for members of congress. Its a stupid comparison.