mar 5, 1868 - March 1868
Andrew Johnson tried but not impeached
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In a 35/19 vote, 1 away from a 2/3 vote, he was not impeached
He had been tried for breaking the law by refusing to uphold the Tenure of Office Act when he fired Secretary of War, Edwin M. Stanton without Senate's approval
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