He thinks the British soldiers who are involved deserved a fair trial and that the rule of law should be paramount.
The 1860 presidential election
states’ rights
Lincoln didn't agree with this bill because he thought it was too harsh. He had a more lenient Ten Percent Plan, which allowed southerners still hold/run for office,unlike the Wade-Davis Bill. Unfortunately Lincoln was assassinated before the veto was official, and the Ten Percent Plan was put in effect.
