Historedia
Person

Lorenzo Thomas

Events
2
Episodes
6
Years
1868

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Lorenzo Thomas, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Event of 1868: Impeachment of Andrew Johnson: The United States House of Representatives votes

    1868

    Role: Secretary of War ad interim

    1. February 21, 1868 · Executive BranchViolation of Tenure Act

      Johnson appointed Lorenzo Thomas as Secretary of War ad interim on February 21, 1868, attempting to replace Stanton.

    2. February 22, 1868 · Select Committee on ReconstructionSelect Committee Report

      The Select Committee on Reconstruction approved an amended impeachment resolution in a 7–2 party-line vote on February 22, 1868.

    3. February 24, 1868 · United States House of RepresentativesHouse Vote to Impeach

      The House voted 126–47 to impeach Johnson for high crimes and misdemeanors following his attempt to remove Stanton.

  2. Event of 1868: To 1868-05-26, President Andrew Johnson is twice acquitted during his impeachmen

    1868

    Role: Secretary of War ad interim

    1. Feb 24 - Mar 3, 1868 · United States House of RepresentativesHouse Impeachment Vote

      The House voted to impeach Johnson for high crimes and misdemeanors, detailing charges in eleven articles.

    2. March 5, 1868 · United States SenateSenate Convened as Court

      The Senate formally convened as a court of impeachment with Chief Justice Chase presiding.

    3. May 26, 1868 · United States SenateTrial Adjournment

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

Sources

  1. Impeachment of Andrew Johnson Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-15
  2. Impeachment trial of Andrew Johnson Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-10