'During the term of the President by whom he was appointed.' At the time when this order was issued for the removal of Mr.Stanton, was he holding during the term of the President by whom he was appointed?
The honorable Managers say, Yes; because, as they say, Mr.Johnson is merely serving out the residue of Mr.
Lincoln's term.

But is that so under the provisions of the Constitution of the United States?
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Although the President, like the Vice-President, is elected for a term of four years, and each is elected for the same term, the President is not to hold his office absolutely during four years.