An act was passed despite his veto that would necessitate the Senate's approval to remove an official that the Senate confirmed.
He succeeded Hannibal Hamlin in one position, and Seward purchased Alaska during his presidency. An act was passed despite his veto that would necessitate the Senate's approval to remove an official that the Senate confirmed. He then tried to remove the secretary of war Edwin Stanton despite the Senate's disagreement. This, according to the Senate, was a violation of that Tenure of Office Act and led to his impeachment. His predecessor was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth, for 10 points, name this 17th president who came between Lincoln and Grant.
He succeeded Hannibal Hamlin in one position, and Seward purchased Alaska during his presidency.
{Andrew Johnson} [Prompt on Johnson]