Episode 3 of 3
House Vote to Impeach
- When
- February 24, 1868
- Where
- United States House of Representatives
The House voted 126–47 to impeach Johnson for high crimes and misdemeanors following his attempt to remove Stanton.
On February 24, 1868, the House voted to impeach Johnson. This vote occurred three days after Johnson appointed Lorenzo Thomas as Secretary of War ad interim, violating the Tenure of Office Act. Republicans who had previously opposed impeachment supported the resolution, viewing the violation as an indictable offense.
Sources
- Impeachment of Andrew Johnson Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-15
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