On July 27, 1974 the House Judiciary Committee voted 27 to 1 to recommend the first article of impeachment against the president: obstruction of justice. The second article (abuse of power) was passed on July 29th, 1974 and third article (contempt of Congress) on July 30th, 1974. Richard Nixon resigned the Presidency August 9th, 1974
The House of Representatives investigates the charges and then decides to either move forward with impeachment or to dismiss the case.
Impeachment PowersIt is true that the power to bring impeachment charges lies with the House of Representatives.
In the impeachment process, the House of Representatives brings charges with a 2/3 majority vote. It is then up to the Senate to confirm the charges.
The bill of impeachment charges against the President is typically drawn up by members of the House of Representatives. The House Judiciary Committee plays a key role in formulating the charges and drafting the articles of impeachment.
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No US President is charged with impeachment at this time! The last President to face impeachment charges was Bill Clinton.
Under the US Constitution, the House of Representatives approves impeachment by voting to bring specific charges against the President or any other federal officeholder. Once the impeachment is approved by the House, the Senate hears the charges and votes on whether the charges are proved or not. Although the term "impeachment" has been mistakenly understood to mean complete removal from office, impeachment is actually just the formal charging by the House not the ultimate trial on the charges. State impeachment processes are generally similar, but there may be differences depending how their individual constitutions and laws are written.
No. The House of Representatives initiates impeachment proceedings.
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