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Clinton in Crisis
President Clinton acquitted

WASHINGTON (Court TV) — Senators acquitted President Clinton Friday of both articles of impeachment, bringing to a close the second presidential impeachment trial in U.S. history. Senators voted 45-55 against the article charging Clinton with perjury and acquitted the president of the charges of obstruction of justice by an evenly split 50-50 vote.

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Senators continue deliberations, acquittal by Friday almost certain

Senate begins deliberations behind closed doors

House prosecutors urge Senate to call witnesses who challenge Blumenthal's testimony

Monica Lewinsky's deposition testimony

Vernon Jordan's deposition testimony

Sidney Blumenthal's deposition testimony

Clinton in Crisis

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Clinton in Crisis

Feb. 6, 1999
Monica Lewinsky, other witnesses shown on video as both sides present final evidence
Feb. 5, 1999
Senate to show Lewinsky deposition video
Feb. 4, 1999
Senate votes for Lewinsky on video, not in person
Feb. 4, 1999
Republican senators struggle with fact-finding proposals as House managers push for live witnesses
Feb. 3, 1999
Blumenthal deposition completed, Senate to decide on live testimony, release of depositions
Feb. 2, 1999
Vernon Jordan deposition completed
Feb. 1, 1999
Monica Lewinsky deposition completed
Jan. 28, 1999
Republicans vote down Democratic amendments
Jan. 27, 1999
Senate votes to call witnesses, rejects motion to dismiss
Jan. 26, 1999
House managers, president's lawyer debate motion to call witnesses
Jan. 25, 1999
Senate hears arguments on whether to dismiss charges
Jan. 24, 1999
House managers interview Lewinsky, Lott seeks to submit questions to Clinton
Jan. 23, 1999
As senators continue with questions, Lewinsky must submit to Starr interview requested by prosecutors
Jan. 22, 1999
First day's questions provide platforms for attorneys' arguments
Jan. 22, 1999
Senators to submit questions
Jan. 21, 1999
Dale Bumpers urges senators to uphold the Constitution and the people's will by voting to acquit
Jan. 21, 1999
David Kendall argues House ignored evidence in Clinton's favor
Jan. 21, 1999
Clinton's lawyers urge senators to focus on "big picture"
Jan. 21, 1999
White House to wrap up defense; Retired senator Bumpers to close
Jan. 20, 1999
Clinton's lawyers attack the factual and legal basis of the articles of impeachment
Jan. 20, 1999
White House lawyers prepare for second day of defense presentation
Jan. 19, 1999
The president and the privilege: an attorney-client conundrum
Jan. 19, 1999Ruff calls impeachment articles "constitutionally defective"
Jan. 18, 1999
If Senate Republicans choose to have live testimony, Democrats might object to placing limits on who can be summoned
Jan. 18, 1999
Clinton's lawyers: defense will show impeachment case weak on facts and law
Jan. 16, 1999
House prosecutors conclude their case
Jan. 15, 1999
Senators speak out on trial's progress, witnesses
Jan. 15, 1999
Prosecutors hone in on legal grounds for case against Clinton, Harkin objects to being called a "juror"
Jan. 15, 1999
Chabot outline legal grounds for charges against Clinton
Jan. 15, 1999
Impeachment managers present openings and call for witnesses
Jan. 14, 1999
Impeachment managers call for witnesses; White House decries misstatement of facts
Jan. 14, 1999
House prosecutors make opening statements
Jan. 13, 1999
As White House lawyers file trial memo, president vows to focus on the people's business; Lewinsky declines interview with prosecutors
Jan. 12, 1999
Clinton dismisses House trial memo as "cheap mystery" novel
Jan. 11, 1999
Clinton issues impeachment stance as Republicans press for witnesses
Jan. 8, 1999
Senators unanimously approve resolution setting trial procedure; witness question postponed
Jan. 7, 1999
Senators sworn in for impeachment trial

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