Final phase of house impeachment inquiry
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July 24-30, 1974
Final phase of house impeachment inquiry |
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| In a nationally televised session, the House Judiciary Committee begins to debate the articles of impeachment. By a vote of 27-11, the committee approves an article of impeachment charging the president with obstructing justice. By a vote of 28-10, the committee approves a second article of impeachment charging Nixon with misuse of presidential powers in violation of his oath of office. By a vote of 21-17, the committee approves a third article impeachment charging Nixon with defying committee subpoenas. Two other articles of impeachment are rejected by the committee. |
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