No 13th Amendment

April 8, 1864

- Despite Abraham Lincoln's best efforts, the Majority of the U.S. Senate votes against the passing of the 13th Amendment to the Constitution

July 5, 1864

- As a result of the failed 13th Amendment, Southern morale is boosted and the African American Northern soldiers are captured by Confederate soldiers, reenslaved, and forced into recruitment.

December 23, 1864

- After over 5 months of fighting, the Union concedes defeat, and Confederate President Jefferson Davis takes control of Washington.