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Judicial Impeachment Trials

Impeachment trials of judges, including the Senate's procedures and the role of trial committees.

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Feb 1, 2026

What are the procedural steps and timeline required for the House to approve articles of impeachment and for the Senate to hold a trial?

The Constitution creates a two-step removal process: brings charges by approving articles of by a simple majority, and tries those charges and may remove the official by a two‑thirds vote . Practice f...

Jan 29, 2026

How have past Senate impeachment orders differed between presidential trials and trials of other federal officials?

The applies a common constitutional framework to all —two‑thirds for conviction, senators sworn, and remedies limited to removal and optional disqualification—but practice and procedure have diverged ...