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The first resolution to directly call for President Nixon's impeachment was introduced on July 31, 1973, by Robert Drinan. [c] His resolution, which did not contain specific charges, was made in response to Nixon's clandestine authorization of the bombing of Cambodia, as well as his actions relative to the growing Watergate scandal. [28]
24 lis 2009 · In May 1974, the House Judiciary Committee began formal impeachment hearings against Nixon. On July 27 of that year, the first article of impeachment against the president was passed.
The circumstances surrounding the impeachment of President Nixon were sparked on June 17, 1972, by the arrest of five men for breaking into the Democratic National Headquarters at the Watergate Hotel and Office Building.
Three articles of impeachment of President richard m. nixon were voted by the Committee on the Judiciary of the house of representatives between July 27 and July 30, 1974.
5 sie 1974 · Richard Nixon became only the second President to stand so accused by a committee of Congress. The impressive bipartisan nature of the vote increased the probability that the full House of...
7 paź 2024 · Richard Nixon was the 37th president of the United States (1969–74), who, faced with almost certain impeachment for his role in the Watergate scandal, became the first American president to resign from office. He was also vice president (1953–61) under President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
5 paź 2024 · In compliance with the decision on August 5, 1974, Nixon released the transcripts of three conversations that showed his involvement in the attempt to hinder the investigation of the break-in. In reaction to these materials, Nixon’s political support disappeared, and he resigned on August 9, 1974.
