What does the Tyler case tell us? Did the SCOTUS rule on the matter? What role did the courts play in this dispute?
“On January 10, 1843, a resolution introduced by John Minor Botts, of Virginia, charged “John Tyler, Vice President acting as President” with nine counts of impeachable offenses, including corruption, official misconduct, and other high crimes and misdemeanors. The resolution was defeated, 83-127.
In the elections of 1842, the Whigs lost control of the House (although they retained a majority in the Senate), and were therefore unable to pursue further impeachment proceedings.”