You are correct in your explanation. Andrew Johnson was impeached by the House of Representatives in 1868, but he was not convicted by the Senate. This outcome was largely due to the fact that a few Republican Senators voted "not guilty." They were concerned about the implications of removing a sitting president from office and the potential imbalance of power it could create among the three branches of government. Ultimately, Johnson was acquitted by just one vote, as the final tally was 35 guilty vs. 19 not guilty. Thank you for providing that clarification!
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Andrew Johnson was impeached, but not convicted, because
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A he resigned as President before the Senate could vote.he resigned as President before the Senate could vote.
B the Civil War came to an end with the Union victory over the Confederates.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.Senate Democrats filibustered in order to prevent a vote from taking place.
D a few Republicans voted "not guilty" to stop a possible imbalance in the three branches.a few Republicans voted "not guilty" to stop a possible imbalance in the three branches.
Tennessean Andrew Johnson was impeached but not convicted because a few Republicans voted "not guilty" to stop a possible imbalance in the three branches. Seven Republican Senators sided with the Democrats in order to prevent massive upheaval and controversy within the Federal government.
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