Presidential Impeachment Process
After Approval from Judiciary Committee
There is a Full vote on the House Floor
With a simple majority vote, the President is "Impeached"
Steps to Initiate
A resolution is introduced by a member of the House of Representatives
The Speaker of the House must send to the Judiciary Committee for approval
Reasons For Impeachment
High Crimes and Misdemeanors
Bribery
Treason
After House Approval of Impeachment
The Senate holds a trial to determine if a crime was committed
Members of the House serve as "managers" to present evidence to the Senate
The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Presides over the Trial
Final Vote
Senate reconvenes and votes either guilty or not guilty
A Two-Thirds Vote of the Senate is required to convict
Penalty for Impeachment
Removal from Office
No other penalty can be brought against a President at the hearing.
