The final action was tabled twice, but Lincoln resurrected it by finding acceptable amendments to draw additional support, including one that would have allowed reconsideration in the next session.
最終動議は2度保留となったが、リンカーンは次の会期で再検討を認めることを含め受容できる修正を受け入れることでさらに支持を集め、法案を生き残らせた。