How much of a vote does it take to bring a guilty verdict in an impeachment case?

Answer 1

Impeachment is a two-step process; the impeachment phase is similar to a Grand Jury hearing, where charges (called "articles of impeachment") are presented and the House of Representatives determines whether the evidence is sufficient to warrant a trial. If the House vote passes by a simple majority, the defendant is "impeached," and proceeds to trial in the Senate.

The Senate trial, while analogous to a criminal trial, only convenes for the purpose of determining whether a Justice (or other officeholder) should be removed from office on the basis of the evidence presented at impeachment. The Senate must return a 2/3 Super Majority for conviction.

Answer 2

In the case of an impeached person, 2/3 vote of the Senate is needed to find him guilty.

Answer 3

An impeached person is found guilty by a two-thirds vote of the Senate.

Answer 4

2/3 of the Senate must vote in favor of conviction in order to remove the president from office. These means 67 senators if all vote.