Secretary of War Edwin Stanton was fired prior to this event, which was predicated on a violation of the Tenure of Office Act.
To take part in this event, Henry Stanberry resigned from the post of attorney general, and Benjamin Butler gave the first speech for the prosecution. In Myers v. United States, the Supreme Court ruled that the law at play in this event was unconstitutional. It took place after Lorenzo Thomas was appointed to a certain position; John [*] Bingham and Thaddeus Stevens sponsored the resolution leading to this event. Secretary of War Edwin Stanton was fired prior to this event, which was predicated on a violation of the Tenure of Office Act. For 10 points, identify this 1868 impeachment, which nearly saw Abraham Lincoln's successor removed from office.
To take part in this event, Henry Stanberry resigned from the post of attorney general, and Benjamin Butler gave the first speech for the prosecution.
{Impeachment} of Andrew {Johnson}