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William Belknap Impeachment Case

The impeachment case of William Belknap, which involved a 37-29 Senate decision on jurisdiction and ended in acquittal.

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Jan 27, 2026
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What are the historical Senate vote totals in presidential impeachment trials and what do they reveal about chances for conviction?

Across U.S. history, Senate convictions of presidents have been effectively impossible: the Constitution requires a two‑thirds vote of Senators present to convict (67 in a full 100‑seat Senate), and e...

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