Was Stanton's impeachment attempt successful?
No, it was Johnson who was impeached
Yes, he was impeached
He was never subjected to impeachment
It's unknown
Answer
The impeachment attempt against Andrew Johnson was successful, resulting in his impeachment by the House of Representatives in 1868. The charges stemmed from Johnson's violation of the Tenure of Office Act, which prohibited the president from dismissing certain government officials without the Senate's consent. Despite the impeachment, Johnson was ultimately acquitted by the Senate, thus evading removal from office.
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