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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.

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