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The Tenure of Office Act was when the Congress overrided President Johnson's veto during reconstruction. It stated that the president could not remove a government official without the Congress' approval. This was deemed unconstitutional though, because the congress had too much power and was violating the 5th (I think) amendment. President Johnson however removed the Secretary of War, leading himself into a 3 month trial and almost getting impeached (removed from presidency)
Treasure of office act
Tenure of Office Act
No congressman could be removed from office without due process of the law.
President Andrew Johnson faced impeachment for attempting to remove Stanton from office. It was ruled unclear whether he violated the act.
The Tenure of Office stated that the president could not remove a government official without the approval of Congress However, President Johnson , claiming the act violated the Constitution, removed the Secretary of War, leading himself into a 3 month impeachment trial and almost getting removed from presidency.