In writing the majority opinion for Myers v. United States, Chief Justice Taft wrote that the legislation that triggered this event was invalid.
In writing the majority opinion for Myers v. United States, Chief Justice Taft wrote that the legislation that triggered this event was invalid. Garrett Davis argued for its delay due to lack of complete representation, while John Logan pushed for its commencement. Mention was made of similar situations during King John's time by Benjamin Butler, while Lorenzo Thomas proved unhelpful for the defense. Seven Republicans turned on their party by voting for Benjamin Curtis's party. Edmund Ross cast the deciding vote, and, after nearly twenty years after Justice Chase's decision, the Tenure of Office Act was repealed. FTP, name this event which eventually saw the acquittal of the 17th president for attempting to replace Secretary of War Edwin Stanton.
In writing the majority opinion for Myers v. United States, Chief Justice Taft wrote that the legislation that triggered this event was invalid.
{impeachment} of {Andrew Johnson} [prompt on partial answer]