22h 20min, mar 15, 1804 y - Samuel Chase
charged w/
impeachment
(Mar 1804)
Description:
was because Marshall’s Marbury decision angered Jeffs; impeachment of unpopular Supreme Court Justice Samuel Chase; charges voted by House, acquitted by Senate bcuz not guilty of high crimes; Precedent est that no attempt made to reshape Supreme Court thru impeachment; → victory for judicial branch + outlined separation of powers for 3 branches
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22h 20min, mar 15, 1804 y
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~ 221 years ago