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If a vote to impeach (charge) the President passes in the House of Representatives, a trial is held in the Senate, over which the U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice presides. At the end of the trial, if at least two thirds of the Senators present vote "guilty", the President is immediately removed from office and banned from holding office again; if less than two thirds vote "guilty", the President is acquitted and remains in office.

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