Wondering about Roberts’ wardrobe plans.
The House impeaches by a simple majority vote. The Senate tries the case and requires a two thirds vote for conviction and removal. Anything less than that is an acquittal.
Once the House votes to impeach, everything then shifts to the Senate. At that point, Sen. McConnell is in charge. The Senate Democrats are "jurors" along with Senate Republicans, but they have no other power. Chief Justice Roberts presides.
Thank you for this info.
There are a few on thread that have felt the House will impeach and then will hold it, not send to the Senate for trial.
See this:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/3797793/posts?page=1106#1106
My question is could this happen or will it automatically go to the Senate for trial?
“Once the House votes to impeach, everything then shifts to the Senate.”
That sounds like the answer. Once the house has a vote it is out of their hands.
So I guess the question is will the Republicans hold it up? I’m sure quite a few of them have self interest at heart more than the country.
Wondering about Roberts’ wardrobe plans.