Johnson's Impeachment

At the beginning of the Civil War, Johnson was the only Senator from a seceding state to do what?

What did the Tenure of Office Act state?

• The Tenure of Office Act stated that the president could remove any official at will.
• The Tenure of Office Act required the Senate to approve all presidential appointments.
• The Tenure of Office Act allowed the president to appoint officials without Senate approval.
• The Tenure of Office Act stated that the president could not remove certain officials from office without the Senate's consent.

Answer explanation

The Tenure of Office Act stated that the president could not remove appointed officials who had been confirmed by the Senate without Senate approval.

Who was the Secretary of War that Johnson wanted to remove?

• Ulysses S. Grant
• William H. Seward
• Edwin M. Stanton
• Robert E. Lee

Answer explanation

Johnson wanted to remove Edwin Stanton, who was aligned with the Radical Republicans and had served during the Civil War.

How many votes short of the 2/3 required to impeach in the Senate was the vote?