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Impeachment of US presidents

The impeachment process as it applies to US presidents, including the role of the Chief Justice and the requirements for conviction and removal.

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Jan 18, 2026
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What is the Senate vote threshold to convict and remove a president after impeachment?

Conviction in a Senate impeachment trial requires the concurrence of two‑thirds of the Senators present; practically, if all 100 Senators are present that means 67 must vote “guilty” on at least one a...

Jan 16, 2026
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What are the exact procedural steps for the House to impeach and the Senate to convict a president under U.S. law?

The Constitution divides impeachment into two distinct congressional procedures: the House of Representatives has the sole power to impeach (formally accuse) by a simple majority after its own inquiry...