Question

Andrew Johnson was impeached, but not convicted, because A) he resigned as President before the Senate could vote. B) the Civil War came to an end with the Union victory over the Confederates. C) Senate Democrats filibustered in order to prevent a vote from taking place. Eliminate D) a few Republicans voted "not guilty" to stop a possible imbalance in the three branches.

Answer 1

The correct answer is D.

When Andrew Johnson was impeached, the House approved the articles and forwarded the to the Senate. The Senate failed to convict Johnson by a single vote, due to a seven Republicans votes not guilty to stop imbalance in the three branches.