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.
Who was the first President whom Congress tried to impeach?
by Pamela Landy · Filed Under: American History
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