The year is 1868. You are US Senator from the great state of Pennsylvania and you have just heard all of the evidence in the impeachment trial of President Andrew Johnson. How do you vote - for removal from office or against removal from office? Why?

Can someone give me a refresher on The Impeachment Trial?

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The year is 1868.  You are US Senator from the great state of Pennsylvania and you have just heard all of the evidence in the impeachment trial of President Andrew Johnson.  How do you vote - for removal from office or against removal from office?  Why?

Can someone give me a refresher on The Impeachment Trial?

allisonh3h3 · Answer

The Impeachment of Andrew Johnson. ... For the first time in history, the United States House of Representatives impeached a sitting president, Democrat Andrew Johnson. Now, Johnson faced trial before the U. S. Senate. If convicted, he would be removed from office.

jeneshisu · Answer

Yes, I understand that but why? What exactly did he do to get him on trial?

jeneshisu · Answer

@AllisonH3H3

allisonh3h3 · Answer

In March 1867, in order further to weaken Johnson's authority, Congress passed the Tenure of Office Act over his veto. The act prohibited the president from removing federal office holders, including Cabinet members, who had been confirmed by the Senate, without the consent of the Senate.

jeneshisu · Answer

Well ill give you a medal for refreshing some info.

allisonh3h3 · Answer

Thanks xD

jeneshisu · Answer

welcome :P