Brazilian lawmakers shouted, scuffled and even sang as they debated whether to impeach President Dilma Rousseff on Sunday. Over a period of six hours they eventually voted 367-137 to impeach the president.
Brazilian lawmakers shouted, scuffled and even sang as they debated whether to impeach President Dilma Rousseff on Sunday. Over a period of six hours they eventually voted 367-137 to impeach the president.
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Deputies of the Lower House of Congress exchange words during the vote. After the success of the motion to impeach, it will be considered by the parliament's upper house.
Deputies of the Lower House of Congress exchange words during the vote. After the success of the motion to impeach, it will be considered by the parliament's upper house.
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A total of 367 lawmakers in the lower house voted to impeach Rousseff, the country's first female president, by more than the two-thirds majority required by law.
A total of 367 lawmakers in the lower house voted to impeach Rousseff, the country's first female president, by more than the two-thirds majority required by law.
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The impeachment motion will next go to the country's Senate. If a majority approves it, Rousseff will have to step down for 180 days to defend herself in an impeachment trial.
The impeachment motion will next go to the country's Senate. If a majority approves it, Rousseff will have to step down for 180 days to defend herself in an impeachment trial.
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Pro-impeachment supporters watch a live television broadcast as Lower House Speaker Eduardo Cunha, himself under corruption investigation, speaks as deputies prepare to cast their votes in the impeachment process.
Pro-impeachment supporters watch a live television broadcast as Lower House Speaker Eduardo Cunha, himself under corruption investigation, speaks as deputies prepare to cast their votes in the impeachment process.
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As lawmakers spoke their minds on the floor of Congress, throngs of demonstrators waited for word of the results.
As lawmakers spoke their minds on the floor of Congress, throngs of demonstrators waited for word of the results.
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Protesters opposed to the impeachment react as they watch the voting session on television in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Protesters opposed to the impeachment react as they watch the voting session on television in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
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A pro-impeachment supporter kisses a Brazilian flag while watching a live television broadcast moments after lower house deputies vote to approve the motion to continue the impeachment process.
A pro-impeachment supporter kisses a Brazilian flag while watching a live television broadcast moments after lower house deputies vote to approve the motion to continue the impeachment process.
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Brazilian flags hang from apartments during demonstrations on the day of voting.
Brazilian flags hang from apartments during demonstrations on the day of voting.
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Pro-impeachment supporters celebrate after politicians vote to approve the motion to impeach Rousseff. The motion will now be brought before the Senate, the Brazilian congress' upper house.
Pro-impeachment supporters celebrate after politicians vote to approve the motion to impeach Rousseff. The motion will now be brought before the Senate, the Brazilian congress' upper house.
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Protesters in Sao Paolo, opposed to the impeachment, watch the voting session on television en masse.
Protesters in Sao Paolo, opposed to the impeachment, watch the voting session on television en masse.
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