How many seats do Democrats have to win to start IMPEACHMENT?
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Actually, you may not have to wait, with about 1/2 of the Republicans against George W. Bush now,     1ST Stage: the House of representatives can vote to impeach, "articles of impeachment", 2ND Stage: the Senate actually tries the case, with a two-thirds vote required for conviction.\nThe Vice President can be impeached as well. \nBill Clinton was impeached, but not convicted.
743261
i don't recall the exact numbers but the consensus seems to be a dem takeover of the house, gop holds the senate...we'll see
823446
Only the House of Representatives can impeach a federal official.  They only need a simple majority to issue articles of impeachment (similar to an grand jury indictment in normal cases). The Senate then tries the impeachment to determine if he's guilty and if he should be removed from office.  That requires a 2/3 vote.
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Exactly right.  The VP has the deciding vote.  If the VP was a dem, then the Republicans would need 51 seats to maintain a majority.\n\nSue
17587
Technically, yes, but it's doubtful it will happen. Even if the Democrats got a huge majority in the 2006 elections and decided to start the impeachment process, someone would suddenly remember that this would make Dick Cheney the new President and they'd drop the issue immediatly.
849878
Why would you want to waste taxpayer money doing this? Yes, once the Dems take office in January, there will be enough votes in the U.S. House for impeachment, but to impeach a President (or any federal officer) is only to bring charges against them. It is like an indictment in criminal court. It does not remove the President from office. They then stand trial in the U.S. Senate, where a 2/3 majority is needed to convict and remove him from office. The Dems do not have the votes needed for that. \n\nI will be writing my newly elected Congressman and telling him NOT to pursue impeachment against Bush because the money can be used elsewhere (like healthcare).
650655
House majority to impeach. Senate 2/3 to convict.
845787
Democrats will take the house.\n\nAs for the Senate, it could be a tie!
813114
Dems obviously want more seats to actually control the Senate! Controlling the Senate has many benefits, and could force both parties to work together.\n\nOn Nov. 7th, I think the Dems will win the house, and may fall 1-2 seats short on the Senate!
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3/4 of the U.S. have to oppose Bush, and you have to have a Congress that would Impeach him. Since the Congress is 100% "RIGHT WINGED" right now at the present, and the Democrats and Independents don't have any vote. It will change in November, just watch. I have seen this with the Ragan/Bush Administration's of the 80's early 90's. His approval ratings are at 33% so it is possible.
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In order to be impeached, the President must have been convicted of "high crimes and misdemeanors".\nIn Clintons case, it was perjury.\nI love how libs throw out six digit numbers for the death toll.
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In order for a President to be impeached he must first be accused of "treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors".  Secondly, the House of Representatives must pass "articles of impeachment" by a simple majority.  Thirdly, the Senate tries the President with the Chief Justice of the Supreme presiding over the hearings.  2/3 of the present Senators must vote for guilt to remove the President from office.\n\nIn the case of George W. Bush, there have been accusations of treasonous activities; however, the House has not seen fit, whether through political loyalty, fear of embarassment or lack of belief in the charges, to file articles of impeachment. That is why he has not been impeached.
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Possibility that they will vote that way!! I hope so!\n\n"The Senate shall have the sole Power to try all Impeachments. When sitting for that Purpose, they shall be on Oath or Affirmation. When the President of the United States is tried, the Chief Justice shall preside: And no Person shall be convicted without the Concurrence of two thirds of the Members present.\n\nJudgment in Cases of Impeachment shall not extend further than to removal from Office, and disqualification to hold and enjoy any Office of honor, Trust or Profit under the United States: but the Party convicted shall nevertheless be liable and subject to Indictment, Trial, Judgment and Punishment, according to Law."\n\nUS Constitution\n\nI find it hard to believe, even if the democrats win the Senate, which I think they will, that they will get enough Republicans to get the 2/3 required votes!\n\nWhile I think the Repubs will lose the Senate, which is the branch that Impeaches presidents, I don't think the Democrats will take the House until 2008!
813188
I predict the Democrats will take back the House but the Senate is too close to call  and will probably end in court battles and recounts.  Gotta have some kinda excitment and drama with this election, right? hee hee
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Impeachment is reserved for 'high crimes and misdemeanors'. Incompetence doesn't qualify - if it did, half of the government would be gone.
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Impeachment means that the issue goes to the senate.  The senate then needs a 2/3 majority to throw the president out of office.
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We probablu have to wait until January. You can't impeach without a majority vote, and the new Democratic congress won't be sworn in until January