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December 18, 2019
The United States House of Representatives impeaches Donald Trump for the first time.
First impeachment of Donald Trump
Donald Trump, serving as the 45th president of the United States, was impeached for the first time on December 18, 2019. On that date, the House of Representatives adopted two articles of impeachment against Trump: abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. On February 5, 2020, the Senate voted to acquit Trump on both articles of impeachment.
December 18
December 18 is the 352nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 13 days remain until the end of the year.