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Trial Adjournment

When: May 26, 1868
Where: United States Senate
Part of: Event of 1868: To 1868-05-26, President Andrew Johnson is twice acquitted during his impeachmen

The impeachment trial adjourned on May 26, 1868, resulting in Johnson's acquittal.

The trial concluded on May 26, 1868. Johnson was acquitted, partly due to his status as a lame duck in the final year of his presidency. He remained in office until March 4, 1869, without significant influence on public policy.

Sources

Impeachment trial of Andrew Johnson Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-10

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