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On February 24, 1868, President Andrew Johnson was impeached by

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Accused: Andrew Johnson, President of the United States

Date: February 24, 1868 to May 26, 1868

Outcome: Acquitted by the U.S. Senate, remained in office

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On February 24, 1868, three days after Johnson's dismissal of Stanton, the House of Representatives voted 126 to 47 (with 17 members not voting) in favor of a resolution to impeach the president for high crimes and misdemeanors. Thaddeus Stevens addressed the House prior to the vote.

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