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Presidential Impeachment Process

The process of impeaching a U.S. President involves several key steps and requires specific conditions to be met. Initially, a resolution must be introduced by a member of the House of Representatives and subsequently sent to the Judiciary Committee by the Speaker of the House for approval.

Presidential Impeachment Process

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.