After the Civil War , he vigorously opposed the Congressional Plan for Reconstruction .
After the Civil War , he vigorously drafted President Johnson 's message vetoing the Reconstruction Act passed on March 2 , 1867 ; his veto was overridden .
After the Civil War , he vigorously opposed the Congressional Plan for Reconstruction and drafted President Johnson 's message vetoing the Reconstruction Act passed on March 2 , 1867 ; his veto was overridden .