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Was Bill Clinton impeached or did he resign?

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After nearly 14 hours of debate, the House of Representatives approves two articles of impeachment against President Bill Clinton, charging him with lying under oath to a ... A few days later, the story broke, and Clinton publicly denied the allegations, saying, “I did not have sexual relations with that woman, Ms. Lewinsky.”. read more

Bill Clinton was impeached on 2 charges-- obstruction of justice and perjury. On February 12, 1999, after a month long trail, the US Senate acquitted President Clinton of both charges. He therefore remained in office. He did not resign from office. President Clinton served 2 full terms in office. read more

"It hurts me to my heart that he has resigned," Clinton said. "I feel bad for him and his family." Among others, Rep. Jose Serrano and Bart Stupak were there for Clinton's pep rally after the Republican dominated House voted to impeach the President. read more

President Nixon resigned before the impeachment was completed in the House because it was clear that the Senate would have voted to remove him had the proceedings gone that far. Put another way, President Clinton was "indicted" (impeached), tried, and acquitted. The "acquitted" part meant that he did not have to leave office. read more