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ELI5 How does Impeachment actually work in the US?
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The House of Representatives begins impeachment proceedings. If a majority votes for impeachment, the President is now impeached, and the U.S. Senate is now responsible for holding a trial. The House of Representatives acts as the prosecution, and the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court acts as the presiding Judge. Two thirds(currently 67) of the Senate have to vote for conviction in order for the President to be removed. Any elected or appointed official in the executive or Judicial Branches of Government can be impeached by Congress. For any impeachment not involving the President or Vice President, the Vice President serves as the presiding judge. For those two positions the Chief Justice handles it.