On December 19, 1998, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to impeach President Bill Clinton on charges of perjury and obstruction of justice. The charges stemmed from his sworn testimony about a relationship with White House intern Monica Lewinsky. The impeachment vote followed months of investigation led by independent counsel Kenneth Starr and intense public debate. Clinton’s supporters argued that his conduct was reprehensible but did not rise to the level of “high crimes and misdemeanors.” The Senate later held a trial and acquitted him on both counts. The episode highlighted deep partisan divides and shaped discussions about personal behavior and public office.
