History of the United States I / Unit 16 USH1 2282 short lesson, about 20 seconds
The Tenure of Office Act
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The idea
Congress passed two constitutionally questionable laws, the Command of the Army Act and the Tenure of Office Act of eighteen sixty-seven.
In practice
The second requiring Senate approval for presidential appointments and removals alike.
Where people slip
Johnson firmly believed in White supremacy, telling Congress in eighteen sixty-eight that placing White people under the domination of persons of color had impaired kindly relations.
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