Andrew Johnson Impeachment Record, 1868 May 26
This lithograph, slightly water-stained, records the senate's vote for impeachment, held on May 16 (Article 11) and May 26 (Articles 2 and 3), 1868. It is signed by Salmon P. Chase, Chief Justice, and John W. Forney, Secretary. Below their names are listed 35 signatures of those voting guilty and 19 signatures of those voting not guilty. The senators from Tennessee, Joseph S. Fowler and David T. Patterson, voted not guilty.
Dates
- 1868 May 26
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Extent
From the Collection: 2.5 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository