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How can a senate be removed?
A United States senator can be removed from the Senate, when found guilty of a felony. Two thirds of the Senate must vote to remove the senator.
What type of vote does the Constitution require by the US Senate to approve treaties?
two thirds
What part does advice and consent play in the U.S. Constitution?
the senate must have two thirds approval for the president to appoint officials the senate must have two thirds approval for the president to appoint officials
Who or what can the US Constitution be changed by?
The U.S. Constitution can't be changed only amended. It can only be amended by two thirds vote of the senate
How can an amendment to the constitution be ratified?
An amendment to the constitution can be ratified by either a two-thirds majority vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, or by a constitutional convention called for by two-thirds of state legislatures.
Does an appointed vice president need to be confirmed by two thirds of senate?
No, an appointed vice president does not need to be confirmed by two-thirds of the Senate. Instead, the U.S. Constitution requires that the vice president be nominated by the president and confirmed by a simple majority of both houses of Congress if the position becomes vacant, as outlined in the 25th Amendment. This process is typically less formal than the two-thirds requirement for other positions, such as treaties or certain appointments.
Can the senate ratify a treaty by a majority vote?
No, Senate approval must be by 2/3 of the members of the Senate present for the vote not 2/3 of the Senate as a whole. See Article II of the US Constitution.
When may Congress propose an amendment to the constitution?
Congress may propose an amendment to the Constitution when two-thirds of both the House of Representatives and the Senate vote in favor of it.
How are formal amendments to the Constitution made?
The Constitution provides that an amendment may be proposed either by the Congress with a two-thirds majority vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate or by a constitutional convention called for by two-thirds of the State legislatures.
Where in the constitution does it say two thirds vote of the senate is needed to impeach the president?
Article I Section 3 Clause 7
What is needed to propose an amendment to the constitution?
To propose an amendment to the constitution, two-thirds of both the House of Representatives and the Senate must approve the amendment. Alternatively, a national convention called by two-thirds of state legislatures can also propose amendments.
What is required to expel a representitive or senator?
Expulsion of a U.S. Representative requires a two-thirds majority vote of U.S. Representatives, and expulsion of a U.S. Senator requires a two-thirds majority vote of U.S. Senators (U.S. Constitution, Article I, Section 5, Clause 2).
