Andrew Johnson’s Administration:
6. Henry Stanbery: Henry Stanbery was the Attorney General for President Johnson. However, Stanbery resigned in 1868 to join Johnson’s team during his impeachment trial. Once Johnson was officially acquitted, he presented Stanbery’s nomination to resume his work as Attorney General. However, the Senate rejected his nomination.
Calvin Coolidge’ Administration:
7. Charles B. Warren:Â President Calvin Coolidge nominated Warren as Attorney General. His nomination was filled with concern because, at the time, Warren had close ties to the American Sugar Refining Company. This made the Senate very wary of Warren’s ability to support federal antitrust laws.
The Senate’s concerns had grounds because this sugar company controlled over 90% of the sugar-making operations in the U.S. As a result, most Senators were worried about Warren’s nomination. Also, there was the issue of the Teapot Dome scandal, when Interior Secretary Albert Fall was convicted of corruption due to ties with oil magnates.
