“Impeached” basically only means he was formally charged. If Congress doesn’t actually find the impeached person guilty, then the impeachment doesn’t mean shit.
That’s one of the reasons Republicans are so desperate to maintain control of the House and Senate. If they don’t, future impeachments might actually have - gasp! - consequences that matter.
For the senate to convict an impeached president requires a ⅔ supermajority.
Like hopefully this election will break the trifecta and maybe even return both chambers of congress to the Dems, but a senate supermajority would basically require a miracle.
“Impeached” basically only means he was formally charged. If Congress doesn’t actually find the impeached person guilty, then the impeachment doesn’t mean shit.
That’s one of the reasons Republicans are so desperate to maintain control of the House and Senate. If they don’t, future impeachments might actually have - gasp! - consequences that matter.
They need a 2/3’s Senate majority to convict, which they’ll never get.
Consequences that matter?
I appreciate the succinct answer. As a Canadian, I’m having an easier time seeing why its wanted
Up to and including removal from office! Believe it or not, impeachment can be scary, instead of just a media circus.
For the senate to convict an impeached president requires a ⅔ supermajority.
Like hopefully this election will break the trifecta and maybe even return both chambers of congress to the Dems, but a senate supermajority would basically require a miracle.