The House of Representatives found grounds to begin impeachment proceedings against President Johnson for?
History · High School · Thu Feb 04 2021
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The House of Representatives found grounds to begin impeachment proceedings against President Andrew Johnson for his violation of the Tenure of Office Act, among other charges. Specifically, Johnson dismissed Edwin M. Stanton, the Secretary of War, from his cabinet without the approval of the Senate, which was required by the Tenure of Office Act. This act had been passed by Congress over Johnson's earlier veto. Johnson's actions challenged the act and led to the accusation that he had deliberately violated it. This was the principal charge against him in the impeachment process.