U.S. House Impeaches President For ‘High Crimes And Misdemeanors’

House Votes To Impeach President Trump On Abuse Of Power, Obstruction Of Justice
The vote total showing the the passage of the first article of impeachment, abuse of power, against President Donald Trump by the House of Representatives at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019. (House Television via AP)
House Votes To Impeach President Trump On Abuse Of Power, Obstruction Of Justice
The vote total showing the the passage of the first article of impeachment, abuse of power, against President Donald Trump by the House of Representatives at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019. (House Television via AP)

U.S. House Impeaches President For ‘High Crimes And Misdemeanors’

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For just the third time in American history, the House of Representatives has voted to impeach a sitting president. 

The charges: abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. 

Reset talks to Democratic Congressman Mike Quigley of Illinois’ 5th district, who was one of the 230 house votes in favor of impeachment.