House powers given by U. S. Constitution: + introduce all revenue bills + impeach (accuse) officials Senate powers given by U. S. Constitution: + ratify all treaties + confirm important presidential nominations + try impeached officials
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Senate
The House of Representatives is the part of Congress that does not have the power to confirm candidates. The Senate is given the power through the Constitution.
The House of Representatives has the power to impeach and the Senate has the power to remove from office.
The Senate has the power to initiate tax bills
Article One of the United States Constitution gives the House of Representatives the sole power of impeachment and the Senate the sole power to try impeachments.