Senate Pass for the Impeachment Trial of Andrew Johnson
March 13, 1868 - 4¾ x 3 inches
 
An admission pass granting access to the United States Senate on March 13, 1868, the opening day of the impeachment trial of President Andrew Johnson. The proceedings followed Johnson’s alleged violation of the Tenure of Office Act and represented a defining constitutional confrontation during the Reconstruction era.
 
The trial drew intense national attention and ultimately concluded with Johnson’s acquittal by a single vote, preserving the presidency while highlighting the limits of congressional power. Passes issued for admission to the Senate during the proceedings offer a direct connection to this pivotal moment in the postwar political landscape.
 
Condition: Excellent.