29 Feb 1868
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Newspaper
The Montana Post
Location
Virginia City, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1868
Page
1
The text discusses the Washington political crisis with threats of impeachment and conflict between the executive and legislative branches. It covers Congress actions, Montana affairs, and remarks by lawmakers on presidential accountability and party strategy amid the impeachment process.
The Ohio and New Jersey legislatures consider rescinding ratification of the Fourteenth Amendment amid party bids for political advantage. The article notes Democratic votes against the amendment, asserts its validity, and argues repeal would require a new constitutional amendment, warning of disloyal policy if reversed.
Washington dispatches describe a shift from explosive talk on impeachment to more cautious views. Resolutions nationwide back both sides, while warnings rise that a refusal to surrender or appear could trigger conflict.
In a January House session Kansas representative lathe introduced a resolution challenging Montana Territory voting law. The measure seeks to void existing restrictions and outlines a plan for Congress to address territorial suffrage and citizenship for residents over twenty one. The resolution directs the Judiciary Committee to act on the issue.
The House voted 126 to 47 to impeach President Andrew Johnson for high crimes and misdemeanors. A motion to reconsider failed as committees prepared to send action to the Senate and draft the specifications and evidence. Ashley had offered a competing resolution limiting the preamble while directing inquiry into charges.
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