Andrew Johnson actually said...

There was an interval of a week between that date and the order of suspension, during which two Cabinet meetings were held.

It can not be legally accepted by the executive government without the advice and consent of the Senate.

To the Senate of the United States: I transmit to the Senate, in answer to their resolution of the 25th ultimo, a report from the Secretary ...

I transmit a report from the Secretary of State and the papers accompanying it.