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To: Doogle

I believe only the Senate can vote to impeach a president.

Since Issa is a member of the House of Representatives, he has no ability to commence impeachment.

And since the Senate is controlled by democrats, there is no chance they will impeach Obummer.


26 posted on 06/14/2012 8:50:26 PM PDT by july4thfreedomfoundation (The TEA Party is my cup of tea.)
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To: july4thfreedomfoundation
Since Issa is a member of the House of Representatives, he has no ability to commence impeachment.

The House is responsible for bringing articles of impeachment -- for any federal officer. Essentially, they serve as a grand jury.

The Senate is then responsible for convicting the federal officer. They act as a trial jury.

27 posted on 06/14/2012 8:57:00 PM PDT by okie01
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To: july4thfreedomfoundation

I guess that you missed that event when the House of Representatives IMPEACHED President Clinton just a few years ago? My how time flies...

The Senate holds the TRIAL after a President is IMPEACHED by the House, where Clinton was found ‘NOT Guilty’. In fact, the Senate can not hold a trial until a President has been IMPEACHED by the House of Representatives.

Glad to help you out with your mis-understanding...

dvwjr


28 posted on 06/14/2012 9:00:04 PM PDT by dvwjr (Gallup)
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To: july4thfreedomfoundation

“I believe only the Senate can vote to impeach a president.”

That is not correct — the House votes to impeach, the resulting trial is held by the Senate. So he could be impeached, but not convicted.


35 posted on 06/14/2012 9:36:49 PM PDT by Bshaw (A nefarious deceit is upon us all!)
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To: july4thfreedomfoundation

Didn’t you learn anything from the Clinton era? The House votes to impeach, the Senate votes on guilt/innocence. Clinton was impeached by the house and found not guilty by the Senate. Hence, he remained in office as the Impeached POTUS.


57 posted on 06/15/2012 10:40:19 AM PDT by DeltaZulu
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