Bill Clinton

42nd President of the United States (1993-2001)

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Office: President

Born: August 19, 1946, President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site

Party: Democratic Party

Education: Hot Springs High School, Walsh School of Foreign Service, University College, Oxford

Previous offices: President-elect of the United States, President of the United States

Last updated Nov 1, 2026

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House advances contempt charges against Bill and Hillary Clinton

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As of May 2026: Facing contempt resolution; full House vote pending

No former president has ever been held in criminal contempt of Congress. On January 21, 2026, the House Oversight Committee voted 34-8 to advance a contempt resolution against Bill Clinton, with nine Democrats crossing party lines to support it. A companion resolution targeting Hillary Clinton passed 28-15, with three Democratic votes.

Updated May 22