Impeachment Inquiry Authorized6 February 1974
Leads the House Judiciary Committee after the House authorizes a formal investigation into whether grounds exist to impeach President Nixon.
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Peter Wallace Rodino Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Peter Wallace Rodino, based on 7 World History Database records associated with United States of America.
7 records1974–19747 events1 places
Chronological biography
1974
Judiciary Committee Tape Subpoena11 April 1974
Issues the House Judiciary Committee's subpoena to Nixon for recordings and materials considered necessary to the impeachment inquiry.
Impeachment Evidence Hearings9 May 1974
Begins formal House Judiciary Committee hearings on evidence gathered in the Nixon impeachment inquiry.
Second Impeachment Subpoena15 May 1974
Issues an additional subpoena for presidential conversations after concluding Nixon's earlier response did not satisfy the committee's evidentiary needs.
First Article of Impeachment27 July 1974
Chairs the Judiciary Committee as it approves an article charging Nixon with obstruction of justice in the Watergate investigation.
Second Article of Impeachment29 July 1974
Chairs the Judiciary Committee as it approves an article accusing Nixon of abuse of presidential power.
Third Article of Impeachment30 July 1974
Chairs the Judiciary Committee as it approves an article charging Nixon with contempt of Congress for defying committee subpoenas.
Titles and roles
Representative · House Judiciary Committee Chairman
Record provenance
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