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Impeachment Rules

The rules governing impeachment proceedings in the US, including the role of the Senate and the House.

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Jan 25, 2026
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What steps follow a House vote to send articles of impeachment to the Senate and how long can a Senate trial take?

When the votes to send articles of impeachment, the next steps are largely procedural: the articles are transmitted to the , which then organizes itself as a “High Court of Impeachment,” sets the date...

Jan 23, 2026
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What are the specific Senate vote thresholds and procedural hurdles for conducting an impeachment trial?

The imposes three non‑negotiable requirements for an in : senators must be under oath, must preside if a President is tried, and conviction requires the concurrence of two‑thirds of the Senators prese...