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Impeachment judgment and disqualification

The Constitution limits impeachment judgment to removal and possible disqualification, with the Senate treating disqualification as a separate, simple-majority vote.

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Jan 25, 2026
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What penalties beyond removal can the Senate impose after conviction, and how has Congress applied disqualification historically?

The Constitution limits ’s impeachment judgment to two political remedies: mandatory removal from office upon conviction and, optionally, disqualification from future federal office; it cannot directl...

Feb 7, 2026

How could the 2026 Senate elections change the chamber’s math for an impeachment conviction?

The elections could alter the arithmetic for an impeachment conviction by changing the partisan balance of senators present for a trial and by shifting incentives for defections; conviction requires a...