Clinton impeachment

Cultural  

1. During his second term, President William Jefferson Clinton was accused of having perjured himself when he denied having a sexual relationship with Monica Lewinsky, an intern with the federal government, and of having attempted to suborn the testimony of a witness. The House of Representatives voted to impeach Clinton, despite charges that the impeachment proceedings were politically motivated. In 1999, Clinton was tried and acquitted by the Senate. (See also impeachment.)

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Example Sentences

Things are starting to heat up on "Impeachment: American Crime Story," FX's dramatized retelling of the story of Monica Lewinsky and the Clinton impeachment.

From Salon • Oct. 6, 2021

Here’s a timeline of the Clinton impeachment, as covered by The Times:

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 7, 2021

When normal life begins to creep back, the first thing Paulson will do is return to Murphy’s next American Crime Story, which this time is taking on the Bill Clinton impeachment.

From The Guardian • Sep. 27, 2020

“Those of us who lived through the Clinton impeachment, including members of this body, full well understand.”

From Washington Post • Jan. 27, 2020

Once things get underway Tuesday, McConnell is likely to force a vote on trial rules modeled after the Clinton impeachment trial.

From Fox News • Jan. 20, 2020