The US House of Representatives has impeached President Donald Trump for “incitement of insurrection” at last week’s Capitol riot.
The vote in the Democratic-controlled House was 232-197 following a deadly assault on American democracy, with 10 Republicans joining the Democrats in backing impeachment.
He is the first president in US history to be twice impeached – to be charged with crimes by Congress.
Mr Trump, a Republican, will face a trial in the Senate, where if convicted he could face being barred from ever holding office again.
Mr Trump is due to leave office on 20 January, following his election defeat last November to Democrat Joe Biden.
After several hours of impassioned debate on Wednesday, the Democratic-controlled House voted.
Six Republicans said beforehand they would side with Democrats to impeach the president. But the majority of conservatives remained loyal to Mr Trump.
