What Is the Problem That Lincoln Was Facing?

Lincoln faced with the problem of what to do when congress is not in session and you're dealing with a rebellion. The constitution does not say congress shall not endit, It just says it shall not be suspended. This is exactly lincoln's problem. After the fall of fort sumter, regiments of union troops to come to the united states from other places in the north to protect the capital. There was real concern that maryland would go into the confederacy.