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While the House of Representatives can impeach a president on a simple majority vote, the Senate must receive a two-thirds majority in favor of the impeachment for the resolution to pass. Justifications for impeachment includes treason, bribery and/or other high crimes.

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What margin is required to impeach the president?

50% in the House of Representatives 67% in the Senate


What is the margin to impeach the president?

A simple in the House suffices for the impeachment. The Senate then holds a trial and a 2/3 majority is requited to convict and remove the president from office.


What margin is required to convict and remove a president?

A two-thirds majority of the Senate is required to convict the President from office. A simple majority in the House suffices to impeach and force the Senate to hold a trial.


When was Let's Impeach the President created?

Let's Impeach the President was created in 2006.


Can Congress impeach both the President and Vice President simultaneously?

Yes, Congress can impeach both the President and Vice President simultaneously.


How many votes does it take to impeach the president and why is that important.?

the house is empowered to vote to impeach the president by simple majority vote. meaning they suggest for him to be impeached. then the senate acts as a court of law and tries the president for the charged offenses. a 2/3 majority vote is needed to remove the president from office.


Can president impeach other officials?

no the president can impeach other officals because only the judical branch can do that.


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


Do The hearings to impeach a president always start in the Senate.?

Yes, hearings to impeach a president always start in the senate.


The hearings to impeach a president always start in the Senate?

The hearings to impeach a president do not start in the Senate. They start at the House of Representatives before proceeding to the Senate.


What powers do the representatives have over the president?

They can impeach the president


What public officers can the house impeach?

the house can impeach the president, vice president, and all civil officers of the united states.

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