Andrew Johnson actually said...

In answer to the resolution of the Senate of the 6th instant, concerning the International Monetary Conference held at Paris in June last, I...

It is desired and advised that all communications in writing intended for the executive department of this Government and relating to public...

This instrument can not be legally binding upon the United States unless sanctioned by the Senate.

The suspension has not been revoked, and the business of the War Department is conducted by the Secretary ad interim.