The U.S. House of Representatives voted 126 to 47 to impeach President Andrew Johnson, primarily for violating the Tenure of Office Act. This was a pivotal moment in Reconstruction, as Johnson had consistently opposed civil rights efforts and vetoed legislation aimed at protecting formerly enslaved people. His impeachment reflected growing Congressional frustration with his leniency toward the former Confederate states and resistance to Black advancement.
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