Impeachable Offenses: A Documentary History from 1787 to the Present

Impeachable Offenses is the only book on the topic that includes the major primary sources for evaluation of what has and has not constituted an impeachable offense, including the documents on the investigation of President Clinton. Focusing on providing a clear understanding of what the Constitution says about impeachment and how its terms have been applied throughout our history, Impeachable Offenses gives readers the perspective they need to make informed decisions. From the impeachment proceedings against Senator William Blount in 1797 to the case against President Clinton in 1998, each case is set in the historical context of its time. The authors provide analysis, trace the evolution of impeachment, and outline the Senate's trial procedures. No other book offers such comprehensive coverage. In an easy-to-read style packed with fascinating detail, Impeachable Offenses includes the historical detail and documents on each of the 16 times articles of impeachment have been drawn up, plus the outcome of those investigations that did not lead to impeachment. Impeachable Offenses also includes the entire catalog of potentially impeachable offenses in the Starr Report, the impeachment-related clauses from the Constitution, and a discussion of the Senate's trial procedures.