Articles
of Impeachment against President Nixon, 1974
These articles were passed by the House Judiciary Committee but never voted upon by the full House because President Nixon resigned before a vote could occur.
RESOLVED, That Richard M. Nixon, President of the United States, is impeached for high crimes and misdemeanors. . . .
Article One: [for] making false or misleading statement to delay, cover up, or conceal evidence relating to the Watergate break-ins by:
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making false and misleading statements to the government
and the people
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withholding information
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allowing/encouraging witnesses to give false or misleading
statements
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attempting to interfere with FBI and other investigations
into the break-ins
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allowing secret payments to influence witnesses
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attempting to misuse the CIA
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leaking information about the investigation to help
the accused
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insinuating that people who refuse to testify against
him or who give false testimony will receive favors
Article Two: . . . [for having] engaged in conduct violating the constitutional rights of citizens . . . and impairing the due and proper administration of justice . . . by:
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using confidential tax return information to initiate tax audits in a discriminatory manner
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misusing the FBI, Secret Service, and other government employees by allowing their information to be used for purposes other than national security or the enforcement of laws
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allowing a secret investigative unit within his office
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using campaign contributions and the CIA in an attempt to sway the fair trial process
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has failed in faithfully executing the law
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knowingly misusing the executive power by interfering with agencies within the executive branch
Article Three: . . . has willfully disobeyed the subpoenas of and failed without lawful cause or excuse to produce papers and information for the House Judiciary Committee . . . assuming to himself the functions and judgments given to the House of Representatives by the Constitution.
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