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The articles of impeachment must be passed by a majority of the House of Representatives. The Senate then tries the impeached person and votes on their conviction. If two-thirds of the Senate votes on the person's conviction, they are convicted. Normally, in these trials, the Vice Presidents presides. However, in a case of the President being tried, the Chief Justice resides over the trial. This is because it is hard for a Vice President not to be biased if the conviction of the President means he will become the new President.
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Can select committee conduct impeachment?
No. While a select committee can recommend that articles of impeachment be brought, it cannot bring charges (articles of impeachment) or conduct the impeachment trial. Articles of Impeachment are brought by the full House of Representatives, and the impeachment trial is conducted by the Senate with the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court presiding.
What is the role played by each house in the impeachment process?
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Can the House of Representatives only write articles of impeachment?
no
What role do senators have in impeachment?
The role that the senate has in the impeachment process is sole power to try-to judge, sit as a court-in impeachment cases.
Who sits as the jury in impeachment cases?
The United States Senate sits as the jury on impeachment cases. Impeachment proceedings are started by the House of Representatives. After hearing the charges, the Senate usually deliberates in private. Conviction requires a two-thirds majority.
