Impeachment by the Numbers
By Ella T. Lifset
On December 19th, a historic vote took place in the House chambers. Presidential impeachment has only passed the House two times prior: once with Andrew Johnson in 1868 and once with Bill Clinton in 1998. Now, at the end of the decade, President Donald Trump also joins the ranks of those indicted with “high crimes and misdemeanors.” Here is the impeachment by the numbers:
Article I (Abuse of Power)
Democrats who voted for Article I: 229
Democrats who voted against Article I: 2
Republicans who voted for Article I: 0
Republicans who voted against Article I: 195
Total for Article I: 230*
Total against Article I: 297
*Independent Congressman Justin Amash voted for Article I
**Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard voted “present,” abstaining from the vote**
Article II (Obstruction of Congress)
Democrats who voted for Article II: 228
Democrats who voted against Article II: 3
Republicans who voted for Article II: 0
Republicans who voted against Article II: 195
Total for Article II: 229*
Total against Article II: 198
*Independent Congressman Justin Amash voted for Article I
**Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard voted “present,” abstaining from the vote**