JOHNSON, Andrew.] U. S. HOUSE of REPRESENTATIVES, Fortieth Congress, Second Session. Manuscript document signed by Speaker of the House ("Schuyler Colfax") and 118 other House members, 24 February 1868. THE RESOLUTION OF IMPEACHMENT OF PRESIDENT ANDREW JOHNSON. 1 page, folio (22½ x 18½in.) ON PARCHMENT, executed in a superb, calligraphic hand, signatures arranged in five-columns (slight spotting along lower margin), matted and framed (frame measures 32½ x 28in.) .
JOHNSON, Andrew.] U. S. HOUSE of REPRESENTATIVES, Fortieth Congress, Second Session. Manuscript document signed by Speaker of the House ("Schuyler Colfax") and 118 other House members, 24 February 1868. THE RESOLUTION OF IMPEACHMENT OF PRESIDENT ANDREW JOHNSON. 1 page, folio (22½ x 18½in.) ON PARCHMENT, executed in a superb, calligraphic hand, signatures arranged in five-columns (slight spotting along lower margin), matted and framed (frame measures 32½ x 28in.) . "RESOLVED THAT ANDREW JOHNSON, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES BE IMPEACHED OF HIGH CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS IN OFFICE". An arresting piece of calligraphic artistry from the great impeachment drama that saw Radical Republicans attempting to oust Johnson from office because of his opposition to their plans for a punitive occupation and reconstruction plan for the former Confederate states. On 24 February the House voted 11 articles of impeachment by an overwhelming vote of 126-47. One-hundred eighteen of those members signed this document, starting with Speaker of the House Schuyler Colfax. Other notables include former Union General Nathaniel P. Banks, Oakes Ames, and James G. Blaine. Johnson asked for 40 days preparation before his trial in the Senate, but the Congressmen, eager for the kill, granted him only ten. On three of the articles, the Senate came within one vote of the required two-thirds to convict. Seven GOP Senators voted for acquittal. The remaining eight articles were never brought to a vote.
JOHNSON, Andrew.] U. S. HOUSE of REPRESENTATIVES, Fortieth Congress, Second Session. Manuscript document signed by Speaker of the House ("Schuyler Colfax") and 118 other House members, 24 February 1868. THE RESOLUTION OF IMPEACHMENT OF PRESIDENT ANDREW JOHNSON. 1 page, folio (22½ x 18½in.) ON PARCHMENT, executed in a superb, calligraphic hand, signatures arranged in five-columns (slight spotting along lower margin), matted and framed (frame measures 32½ x 28in.) .
JOHNSON, Andrew.] U. S. HOUSE of REPRESENTATIVES, Fortieth Congress, Second Session. Manuscript document signed by Speaker of the House ("Schuyler Colfax") and 118 other House members, 24 February 1868. THE RESOLUTION OF IMPEACHMENT OF PRESIDENT ANDREW JOHNSON. 1 page, folio (22½ x 18½in.) ON PARCHMENT, executed in a superb, calligraphic hand, signatures arranged in five-columns (slight spotting along lower margin), matted and framed (frame measures 32½ x 28in.) . "RESOLVED THAT ANDREW JOHNSON, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES BE IMPEACHED OF HIGH CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS IN OFFICE". An arresting piece of calligraphic artistry from the great impeachment drama that saw Radical Republicans attempting to oust Johnson from office because of his opposition to their plans for a punitive occupation and reconstruction plan for the former Confederate states. On 24 February the House voted 11 articles of impeachment by an overwhelming vote of 126-47. One-hundred eighteen of those members signed this document, starting with Speaker of the House Schuyler Colfax. Other notables include former Union General Nathaniel P. Banks, Oakes Ames, and James G. Blaine. Johnson asked for 40 days preparation before his trial in the Senate, but the Congressmen, eager for the kill, granted him only ten. On three of the articles, the Senate came within one vote of the required two-thirds to convict. Seven GOP Senators voted for acquittal. The remaining eight articles were never brought to a vote.
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