Classic Book Library : History : History Of The Impeachment Of Andrew Johnson : Chapter 4 : Page 3 of 24 The question was taken on agreeing to the Resolution; and it was decided in the affirmative--yeas 107, nays 39, not voting 45. On the 2nd of March, 1867, the subject of impeachment again came up in the House, and the following proceedings were had: Mr. Wilson, of Iowa, (Rep.)--I am directed by the Committee on the Judiciary to present a report relative to the official conduct of the President of the United States. Mr. Eldridge, (Dem.)--Mr. Speaker, I wish to raise a question of order: I see by the clock that it is almost three o'clock in the morning; and I believe this is the Sabbath day. I think we should not do any more business tonight, except it be business of necessity or charity. The Speaker.--This, in parliamentary view, is Saturday. The clerk will read the report submitted by the gentleman from Iowa. The clerk read as follows: The Committee on the Judiciary, charged by the House with examination of certain allegations, of high crimes and misdemeanors against the President of the United States, submit the following report: Copyright © 2004-2005 Classic Book Library |