Why was president johnson nearly impeached

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Isabelle Murphy

16 March, 05:04

Why was president johnson nearly impeached

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Delilah Scott · Answer 1

The U. S. House of Representatives votes 11 articles of impeachment against President Andrew Johnson, nine of which cite Johnson's removal of Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton, a violation of the Tenure of Office Act. The House vote made President Johnson the first president to be impeached in U. S. history.

Sanai Park · Answer 2

The U. S. House of Representatives votes 11 articles of impeachment against President Andrew Johnson, nine of which cite Johnson's removal of Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton, a violation of the Tenure of Office Act. The House vote made President Johnson the first president to be impeached in U. S. history.