a decisive defeat for Johnson and a veto-proof Republican Congress.
the solid republicans victory in the congressional elections of 1866
The Congressional Election of 1866 affected Johnson and the Congress by upsetting the power. The Republicans won and captured enough seats that they could override any of Johnson's vetoes.
The Republican Party had a strong showing in the congressional elections of 1866. They won a majority in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, which allowed them to pass legislation and policies that would ultimately shape the course of Reconstruction. This included measures to protect the civil rights of freed slaves and punish former Confederate leaders.
direct elections
This phrase refers to the Congressional elections which are held in the even-numbered years between the Presidential elections. (Congressional elections are held every two years.)
It was important because the republicans won majorities in both houses of congress and passed the 15th amendment && guaranteed africans americans to vote
By the popular vote within the Congressional District.
congress
Not close.
The two-year period between congressional elections is known as a term. This is the period which the elected officials will hold office.
off-year election
Congressional elections take place every two years. Representatives have two-year terms of office, and Senators have six-year terms.