House vote: H.Res. 1345 // July 15, 2008
Impeaching George W. Bush, President of the United States, of high crimes and misdemeanors.
Sponsor: DENNIS KUCINICH (D-OH)
Impeaches President George W. Bush for high crimes and misdemeanors. Sets forth an article of impeachment stating that President Bush, in violation of his oath of office, deceived Congress with fabricated threats of Iraq weapons of mass destruction to fraudulently obtain support for the authorization of use of force against Iraq and to commit troops to combat in Iraq.
Government Operations and Politics Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 3.8% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 238 | 53.3% |
| Nay | Lost | 180 | 42.9% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 3.8% |