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The US Constitution gives the House of Representativessole authority to begin impeachment proceedings. If a simple majority of the House votes to impeach, the Senate holds a removal trial.

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Impeachment process is started by Congress & official is then tried by the Senate in a simple majority vote.

President's Nixon and Clinton are the only modern presidents to face a vote, and both were unsuccessful: Nixon's due to his resigning and then being pardoned by President Ford, Clinton's by the Senate voting in favour of him retaining his seat.

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What is the judgment in cases of impeachment?

The impeachment is an accusation of wrong-doing, and it may be brought against the President by the House of Representatives. If the impeachment bill passes, it is sent to the Senate for their vote for or against conviction.


Who escaped impeachment by one vote?

President Andrew Johnson escaped impeachment by one vote. The vote was placed on May 16, 1868, with the Senate voting 35 to 19 to remove the president.


Is impeachment a verb?

"Impeach" is a verb. "Impeachment" is a noun.


Who approves impeachment?

Under the US Constitution, the House of Representatives approves impeachment by voting to bring specific charges against the President or any other federal officeholder. Once the impeachment is approved by the House, the Senate hears the charges and votes on whether the charges are proved or not. Although the term "impeachment" has been mistakenly understood to mean complete removal from office, impeachment is actually just the formal charging by the House not the ultimate trial on the charges. State impeachment processes are generally similar, but there may be differences depending how their individual constitutions and laws are written.


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.

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