Question

Did President Andrew Johnson violate the law with his actions? Should he have been removed from office?

Answer 1

Well, what do you think?

Answer 2

The main reason for Johnson's impeachment was his violation of the 1867 Tenure of Office Act, which he had unsuccessfully attempted to veto. The Tenure of Office Act prohibited the President from firing any official who had been placed in office with the "advice and consent" of the Senate unless the Senate also approved the removal.