Resolution for the impeachment of the president of the United States.

Summary

Provides that a committee be appointed to go before the Senate and impeach President Richard Nixon of high crimes and misdemeanors. Sets forth articles in maintenance and support of such impeachment, including the following: (1) that he has not complied with an order by the U.S. Court of Appeals to relinguish custody of certain tapes, documents, and other materials; and (2) that with the intent to obstruct the process of justice he ordered Special Prosecutor Archibald Cox removed from his position.

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Timeline

1. 6 November 1973

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Judiciary.

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2. 6 November 1973

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 6 November 1973

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   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 6 November 1973

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Sponsors

• Rep. Waldie, Jerome R. [D-CA-14] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Burke, Yvonne B. [D-CA-28] · D · Cosponsor
• · hsju00 · Standing

Related records

• related to → A resolution for the impeachment of President Richard M. Nixon, and for other purposes.