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The vote was 228-206 in favor of impeachment for perjury and 221-212 for a count of obstruction of justice.
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Who cast the deciding vote in President Johnson's favor at his impeachment trial?
Senator Edmund Ross cast the deciding vote that acquitted President Johnson.
Which house of congress acts as the jury and decides guilt or innocence in an impeachment?
The power to try for impeachment is solely the power of the United States Senate. The House of Representatives decides if there should be an impeachment, by a majority vote. After which, the investigation and trial is to be carried out by the Senate.
Which term means the removal of the president from office?
impeachment * I think impeachment is merely the vote to remove a president from office. I don't remember the term for the actual removal. 2nd answer: Impeachment is an official accusation. Conviction (by the US Senate) is a finding of guilty.
Who impeached President Bill Clinton?
The US House of Representatives voted to impeach President Clinton on December 19, 1998. He was charged with two articles (of impeachment) for perjury and obstruction of justice relative the investigation into his relationship with Paula Jones, who had filed a civil suit for sexual harassment against him.Clinton's Senate trial began January 14, 1999.On February 12, 1999, the Senate acquitted Clinton of perjury charges by a vote of 55-45, and of obstruction of justice by a vote of 50-50.
Is the right for women to vote on the Bill of Rights?
No. The Bill of Rights is the First 10 Amendments to the Constitution. The amendment concerning a woman's right to vote is the 19th Amendment.
Can the president veto an impeachment decision of the Senate?
No. The impeachment vote is not a bill.
What does President Bill clintons impeachment trial reflect about modern US Politics?
He was cheating on his wife with a white house lady. He lied under oath and no one liked him anymore.
What is the judgment in cases of impeachment?
The impeachment is an accusation of wrong-doing, and it may be brought against the President by the House of Representatives. If the impeachment bill passes, it is sent to the Senate for their vote for or against conviction.
What is the name of Bill Clintons cat?
Socks
What was Bill Clintons GPA in college?
4.0
Was president Johnson found guilty in his impeachment trial by one vote?
No- the vote was 126 to 47 in favor of impeachment.
What is Bill Clintons favorite color?
purple
How is the president able to be removed?
The process for removing the President begins with the House passing a bill of impeachment. That requires the Senate to hold a trial. After all the evidence is presented, the Senators vote of whether to convict. If 2/3 of those voting, vote to convict, the President is removed from office.
What was Bill Clintons previous life experiences?
nothing it sucked
During Bill Clintons presidency the federal deficit?
Dshrank
Who Has power to remove president from office for misconduct?
The impeachment process begins with a bill in the House of Representatives and concludes with a trial in the Senate.
What is Bill Clintons favorite song?
rock 'n' roll
