Who was the first President whom Congress tried to impeach?

August 1, 2020June 22, 2011 by Pamela Landy

In 1843, a Congressional committee put forth a resolution of impeachment against President John Tyler, for abusing the power of the veto.

The resolution was defeated 127 to 83, and Tyler was not impeached.

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