Appointing and authorizing managers for the impeachment trial of William Jefferson Clinton, President of the United States.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (19 Dec 1998): Received in the Senate.
What this bill does
This resolution, H.Res. 614, officially appointed thirteen Members of the House of Representatives as managers. These managers were given the responsibility to conduct the impeachment trial of President William Jefferson Clinton. The resolution also authorized them to take all actions deemed necessary for the preparation and conduct of this trial.
The appointed managers are empowered to exhibit articles of impeachment to the Senate. Their responsibilities include employing legal and clerical staff, incurring necessary expenses paid from House Judiciary Committee funds or other House accounts, and sending for persons and papers. They can also file pleadings with the Senate.
This resolution was agreed to by the House of Representatives on December 19, 1998, by a vote of 228 to 190. Following its agreement by the House, the next step would involve the Senate proceeding with the impeachment trial based on the articles presented by the House managers.
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Official summary
Appoints certain Members of the House of Representatives managers to conduct the impeachment trial against President Clinton, and authorizes them to take all necessary actions in connection with the preparation and conduct of the trial.
Timeline
19 Dec 1998
Received in the Senate.
Common questions
- What does H.Res. 614 do?
- This resolution, H.Res. 614, officially appointed thirteen Members of the House of Representatives as managers. These managers were given the responsibility to conduct the impeachment trial of President William Jefferson Clinton. The resolution also authorized them to take all actions deemed necessary for the preparation and conduct of this trial. The appointed managers are empowered to exhibit articles of impeachment to the Senate. Their responsibilities include employing legal and clerical staff, incurring necessary expenses paid from House Judiciary Committee funds or other House accounts, and sending for persons and papers. They can also file pleadings with the Senate. This resolution was agreed to by the House of Representatives on December 19, 1998, by a vote of 228 to 190. Following its agreement by the House, the next step would involve the Senate proceeding with the impeachment trial based on the articles presented by the House managers.
- Has H.Res. 614 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Res. 614. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Res. 614?
- H.Res. 614 was sponsored by Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6] (R-IL), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Res. 614?
- Received in the Senate. (19 Dec 1998).
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