Lincoln was not a Republican when he signed the 13th Amendment

[techs]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Union_Party_(United_States)

The National Union Party was the name used by the Republican Party for the national ticket in the 1864 presidential election, held during the Civil War. State Republican parties did not usually change their name.[1]



The things you learn on Wiki.

 

[Hayabusa Rider]

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[Anarchist420]

Presidents don't sign Constitutional Amendments. But yes, the War Democrats combined with the Republicans formed the National Union Party.

 

[nehalem256]

Presidents don't sign Constitutional Amendments.

This. Lincoln never signed the 13th Amendment.

also:

It was passed by the Senate on April 8, 1864, by the House on January 31, 1865

Would seem to make it pretty clear that it was proposed during Lincoln's first term.

 

[LunarRay]

Presidents don't sign Constitutional Amendments. But yes, the War Democrats combined with the Republicans formed the National Union Party.

I think he signed the Joint Resolution along with the Speaker and President of the Senate... That became the 13th... He used every bit of power and influence he had to get that ratified... The Emancipation Proc really didn't carry much weight...