Andrew Johnson was acquitted in the Senate because _______
A) the President’s attorneys argued for a wide interpretation of “high crimes and misdemeanors”
B) seven Republican senators broke with the party leadership and voted for acquittal
C) the Senate knew that the House of Representatives would never vote for impeachment
D) the prosecution argued that Stanton’s removal did not violate the Tenure of Office Act
E) Republicans feared that Johnson’s removal would strengthen the executive branch
Answer: B
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