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H.Res. 611 (105th)

Impeaching William Jefferson Clinton, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.

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Introduced

16 December 1998

Last action

12 February 1999 · Vote

Status

The Senate adjudges that William Jefferson Clinton, President of the United States, is not guilty as charged in the second Article of Impeachment. By Yea-Nay Vote. 50-50. Record Vote No: 18. (Record vote link to left is automatically generated and leads to an unrelated vote in the 105th Congress. Here is the <a href="http://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_lists/roll_call_vote_cfm.cfm?congress=106&session=1&vote=00018">106th</a> Senate vote on the second Article of Impeachment.)

Sponsors

Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6]

Subjects

Rule of law

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7 April 2025

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Summary

Sets forth four articles impeaching William Jefferson Clinton, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors. Article I: States that in his conduct while President of the United States, William Jefferson Clinton, in violation of his constitutional oath faithfully to execute the office of President of the United States and, to the best of his ability, preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States, and in violation of his constitutional duty to take care that the laws be faithfully executed, has willfully corrupted and manipulated the judicial process of the United States for his personal gain and exoneration, impeding the administration of justice, in that William Jefferson Clinton swore to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth before a Federal grand jury of the United States. States that contrary to that oath, William Jefferson Clinton willfully provided perjurious, false and misleading testimony to the grand jury. Article II: States that in his conduct while President of the United States, William Jefferson Clinton, in violation of his constitutional oath faithfully to execute the office of President of the United States and, to the best of his ability, preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States, and in violation of his constitutional duty to take care that the laws be faithfully executed, has willfully corrupted and manipulated the judicial process of the United States for his personal gain and exoneration, impeding the administration of justice in that William Jefferson Clinton willfully provided perjurious, false and misleading testimony as part of a Federal civil rights action brought against him. Article III: States that in his conduct while President of the United States, William Jefferson Clinton, in violation of his constitutional oath faithfully to execute the office of President of the United States and, to the best of his ability, preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States, and in violation of his constitutional duty to take care that the laws be faithfully executed, has prevented, obstructed, and impeded the administration of justice, and has to that end engaged personally, and through his subordinates and agents, in a course of conduct or scheme designed to delay, impede, cover up, and conceal the existence of evidence and testimony related to a Federal civil rights action brought against him in a duly instituted judicial proceeding. Article IV: States that using the powers and influence of the office of President of the United States, William Jefferson Clinton, in violation of his constitutional oath faithfully to execute the office of President of the United States and, to the best of his ability, preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States, and in disregard of his constitutional duty to take care that the laws be faithfully executed, has engaged in conduct that resulted in misuse and abuse of his high office, impaired the due and proper administration of justice and the conduct of lawful inquiries, and contravened the authority of the legislative branch and the truth seeking purpose of a coordinate investigative proceeding, in that, as President, William Jefferson Clinton refused and failed to respond to certain written requests for admission and willfully made perjurious, false, and misleading sworn statements in response to certain written requests for admission propounded to him as part of the impeachment inquiry authorized by the House of Representatives of the Congress of the United States. States that William Jefferson Clinton, in refusing and failing to respond and in making perjurious, false and misleading statements, assumed to himself functions and judgments necessary to the exercise of the sole power of impeachment vested by the Constitution in the House of Representatives and exhibited contempt for the inquiry. States, with reference to each article of impeachment, that: (1) in so doing, William Jefferson Clinton has undermined the integrity of his office, has brought disrepute on the Presidency, has betrayed his trust as President, and has acted in a manner subversive of the rule of law and justice, to the manifest injury of the people of the United States; and (2) William Jefferson Clinton, by such conduct, warrants impeachment and trial, and removal from office and disqualification to hold and enjoy any office of honor, trust, or profit under the United States.

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Timeline

  1. 15 December 1998

    Calendars

    Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 281.

    Source: Calendars

  2. 15 December 1998

    Reported

    The House Committee on Judiciary reported an original measure, H. Rept. 105-830, by Mr. Hyde.

    Source: Committee

  3. 15 December 1998

    Reported

    The House Committee on Judiciary reported an original measure, H. Rept. 105-830, by Mr. Hyde.

    Source: Committee

  4. 16 December 1998

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 18 December 1998

    Floor

    ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. Hyde asked unanimous consent that, during consideration of House Resolution 611, the previous question shall be considered as ordered on the resolution to final adoption without intervening motion except: (1) debate on the resolution shall be extended to 4 hours equally divided at the outset and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions, which, if including instructions, shall be debatable for 10 minutes equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent. Objection was heard and subsequently, the House proceeded under its standing rule of debate, pending any further unanimous consent agreements which may be propounded.

    Source: Floor

  6. 18 December 1998

    Floor

    Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H11774-11870, H11879-11965)

    Source: Floor

  7. 19 December 1998

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate.

    Source: IntroReferral

  8. 19 December 1998

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  9. 19 December 1998

    Passed

    On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  10. 19 December 1998

    Vote

    Failed of passage/not agreed to in House: On agreeing to Article II of the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 205 - 229 (Roll No. 544).

    Source: Floor

  11. 19 December 1998

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to Article I of the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 206 (Roll No. 543).

    Source: Floor

  12. 19 December 1998

    Vote

    On agreeing to Article I of the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 206 (Roll No. 543).

    Source: Floor

  13. 19 December 1998

    Vote

    On motion to table the motion to appeal the ruling of the chair Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 204 (Roll No. 542).

    Source: Floor

  14. 19 December 1998

    ResolvingDifferences

    Mr. Armey moved to table the motion to appeal the ruling of the chair

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  15. 19 December 1998

    Floor

    Mr. Gephardt appealed the ruling of the chair. The question was then put on sustaining the ruling of the chair.

    Source: Floor

  16. 19 December 1998

    ResolvingDifferences

    Mr. Solomon raised a point of order against the motion to recommit with instructions. Mr. Solomon stated that the motion to recommit with instructions is not germane to House Resolution 611. Sustained by the Chair.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  17. 19 December 1998

    Floor

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the order of the House of December 18, the House proceeded with one hour debate, equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: Floor

  18. 19 December 1998

    Floor

    Mr. Boucher moved to recommit with instructions to Judiciary.

    Source: Floor

  19. 19 December 1998

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.

    Source: Floor

  20. 19 December 1998

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H11968-12042)

    Source: Floor

  21. 12 February 1999

    Vote

    The Senate adjudges that William Jefferson Clinton, President of the United States, is not guilty as charged in the first Article of Impeachment. By Yea-Nay Vote. 45-55. Record Vote No: 17. (Record vote link to left is automatically generated and leads to an unrelated vote in the 105th Congress. Here is the <a href="http://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_lists/roll_call_vote_cfm.cfm?congress=106&session=1&vote=00017">106th</a> Senate vote on the first Article of Impeachment.)

    Source: Floor

Votes

26 February 1998 · Cloture Motion Rejected · On the Cloture Motion S. 1663 · Cloture Motion Rejected · Official source

Yes 45 · No 54 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 1

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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