Ex-Rep. McClory, Who Voted for Nixon Impeachment, Dies
Former Rep. Robert McClory (R-Ill.), the second-ranking Republican on the House Judiciary Committee during the hearings on the impeachment of President Richard M. Nixon, died after passing out in church, District of Columbia police said today.
Police spokesman Quintin Peterson said McClory, 80, passed out at Third Church of Christ, Scientist, Washington, Sunday morning.
Peterson said McClory was taken by ambulance to George Washington University Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 11:49 a.m.
McClory was one of seven Republican members of the committee to vote in favor of the “abuse of power” article of impeachment against Nixon, and one of two Republicans to vote for the “failure to answer subpoenas” article. He voted against the “obstruction of justice” article.
McClory was first elected to the House in 1962 and served until his retirement in 1982.
Start your day right
Sign up for Essential California for news, features and recommendations from the L.A. Times and beyond in your inbox six days a week.
You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times.
