"For high crimes and misdemeanors"
The 17 impeachments in U.S. history

Impeachment is the ultimate power the Congress has over those in the federal judiciary and executive branch who misuse their office. Although it was a fundamental element of the balance of powers established in the Constitution, Congress has only moved to impeach 17 men. Their crimes ranged from drunkness to planning an invasion of Florida with the British. Follow the timeline to the right to track the 17 cases and their outcomes.