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Impeachment seems to be a forgone conclusion so far as the House of Representatives is concerned, based upon the alleged forcible expulsion of Stanton.
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John Sherman
Ohio

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Sherman noted that impeachment was likely inevitable in the House due to the circumstances surrounding Stanton's removal.

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