Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

NYC Liberal

(20,135 posts)

5. Also, the impeachment clause specifically states:

Reply to sarisataka (Reply #4)

Sat Dec 22, 2018, 04:08 PM

Dec 2018

“the Party convicted shall nevertheless be liable and subject to Indictment, Trial, Judgment and Punishment, according to Law”

which means the authors knew that a claim of double jeopardy might be made around impeachments, and specifically included language to prevent that.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

6 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

If a President is impeached but not convicted, can they repeat the process again? [View all] Polybius Dec 2018 OP

Impeachment is a political process, not legal manor321 Dec 2018 #1

They can impeach every 10 minutes if they choose Sherman A1 Dec 2018 #2

Yes and I should add........ Takket Dec 2018 #3

5th Amendment sarisataka Dec 2018 #4

Also, the impeachment clause specifically states: NYC Liberal Dec 2018 #5

Even if we take back the Senate, it takes a 2/3 vote to get him out MiniMe Dec 2018 #6