What are the impeachment powers for the house of representatives?

Answer 1

The House of Representatives files articles of impeachment, in a process similar to a criminal court indictment. If the House of Representatives votes by a simple majority to impeach the official, the Senate conducts a removal trial to determine if the person is guilty of the charges. If two-thirds of the Senate votes against the accused, then he or she is removed from office (or from the bench). If the Senate fails to achieve a two-thirds vote, the official is acquitted.

Answer 2

The impeacment process begins in the House of Representatives, which has responsibility for drawing up the charges against the official. A majority vote to approve the charges results in the formal impeachment of the official.

Answer 3

The House has the sole power of impeachment for federal officers. You realize, of course, that Senate conviction by 2/3s is necessary to remove an official who has been impeached by the House.

Answer 4

True

Answer 5

Basically, the House of Representatives has the sole power of actually impeaching someone.