U.S. impeachment process
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
1 Articles of impeachment introduced: By any member if they suspect president is guilty of
“treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanours”

2 House vote: Simple majority sends process to Senate

Democrats 222
Republicans 211
Total 435 (2 vacancies)

Majority votes for impeachment
Majority votes against impeachment
No further proceedings

President is impeached
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SENATE
 
3 Senate trial: Team of lawmakers from House –
known as managers – play role of prosecutors. President has defence lawyers, Senate serves as jury

4 Senate vote: Conviction requires two-thirds majority

Republicans 50
Democrats 48*
Total 100
*2 independents caucus with Democrats

Two-thirds vote to convict
President is ousted

Two-thirds majority not met
President is not convicted

Senate conviction, even after end of president’s term, would prevent any future term in office
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