The statement below is from a statement made by Thaddeus Stevens, member of the House of Representatives in 1868. "When Andrew Johnson took upon himself the duties of his high office he swore to obey the Constitution and take care that the laws be faithfully executed. That, indeed, is and has always been the chief duty of the President of the United States… I accuse him, in the name of the House of Representatives, of having perpetrated that foul offense against the laws and interests of his country . . ." Source: loc. Gov How might similar statements influence congressional action?