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Nixon Resignation 1974

The resignation of Richard M. Nixon in 1974 due to Congressional pressure and the prospect of impeachment

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Have other U.S. presidents ever been publicly asked to resign by members of Congress?

Only one U.S. president is clearly documented in the provided reporting as having been effectively told by Congressional leaders to resign: Richard M. Nixon, who stepped down in August 1974 after top ...

Jan 20, 2026

What are historical examples of presidential impeachments and which factors determined whether the Senate convicted?

Three Presidents—Andrew Johnson, Bill Clinton and Donald Trump—have been impeached by the House; none were convicted by the Senate, while Richard Nixon resigned before the House completed impeachment ...