Question

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what was the outcome of andrew johnsons impeachment proceedings?
a. johnson was removed from office, and ulysses s. grant became president.
b. secretary of war edwin stanton was removed from office.
c. the house voted not to impeach the president.
d. the house impeached the president, but the senate failed to remove him.

Explanation:

Andrew Johnson was impeached by the U.S. House of Representatives in 1868 over conflicts with Congress on Reconstruction and violations of the Tenure of Office Act. However, the Senate fell one vote short of the required two-thirds majority to remove him from office, so he remained president.

Answer:

D. The House impeached the President, but the Senate failed to remove him.