Us lawmakers clash over impeachment charges against trump

You're referring to the historic impeachment inquiry and trial of President Donald Trump in the United States Congress. Here's a summary of the events:

Impeachment Inquiry (September 2019 - December 2019)

The impeachment inquiry was launched by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) in response to a whistleblower complaint alleging that Trump had pressured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to investigate Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden and his son Hunter Biden. The inquiry focused on whether Trump had abused his power by withholding military aid to Ukraine and seeking foreign interference in the 2020 presidential election.

Articles of Impeachment (December 2019)

The House Judiciary Committee drafted two articles of impeachment against Trump:

1. Abuse of Power: Charging Trump with abusing his office by using his power to pressure Ukraine to investigate Biden and his son.
2. Obstruction of Congress: Charging Trump with obstructing Congress's investigation by refusing to cooperate with subpoenas and withholding documents.

House Vote (December 2019)

On December 18, 2019, the House of Representatives voted on the articles of impeachment. The vote was largely along party lines:

• Article 1 (Abuse of Power): 230-197 in favor of impeachment
• Article 2 (Obstruction of Congress): 229-198 in favor of impeachment

Impeachment Trial (January 2020)

The impeachment trial began in the Senate on January 16, 2020. The trial was presided over by Chief Justice John Roberts, and Senators acted as jurors. The trial lasted for several weeks, with both sides presenting arguments and evidence.

Acquittal (February 2020)

On February 5, 2020, the Senate voted on the articles of impeachment. Trump was acquitted on both charges:

• Article 1 (Abuse of Power): 52-48 in favor of acquittal
• Article 2 (Obstruction of Congress): 53-47 in favor of acquittal

Aftermath

The impeachment trial and acquittal marked a significant moment in American political history. While Trump was acquitted, the impeachment process highlighted the divisions within the country and the political system. The trial also led to increased scrutiny of Trump's actions and behavior, and many Democrats and some Republicans called for his removal from office.

In the end, Trump was not removed from office, but the impeachment process served as a check on his power and a reminder of the importance of accountability in government.