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US Impeachment Process

The process of impeachment in the United States, including the roles of the House of Representatives and the Senate.

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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...

Jan 7, 2026

How does the impeachment process differ between the House and Senate?

The Constitution splits impeachment into two distinct institutions: the House of Representatives has the sole power to impeach (to bring charges) and the Senate has the sole power to try impeachments ...