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the Concurrence of two thirds of the Members present
A simple majority which would mean 216 of the 435 votes in Congress is needed to pass a bill of impeachment and force the Senate to hold a trial. (In order to convict, two-thirds of the Senators voting must vote to convict.)
Impeachment trials are held in Congress and 2/3 of the senators voting must favor in conviction.
A majority vote by the House of Representatives is needed to impeach an official. The person is impeached and must then stand trial with the Senate.
Yes 2/3 majority vote in Congress.