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In reply to the discussion: Why two Articles are a brilliant idea! [View all]StarfishSaver
(18,486 posts)35. VP doesn't break a tie in impeachments
Since there is no tie to break If it's 50-50, he's acquitted. If 2/3 of the Senate doesn't vote to convict, it doesn't matter how many votes there are on the other side.
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I was hoping that violation of the Impoundment Control Act would be a specific article.
NurseJackie
Dec 2019
#6
As the legal experts on MSNBC are saying -- "Abuse of Power" can be anything including Obstruction.
Hoyt
Dec 2019
#7
I think Obstruction of Congress may be more difficult for the Senate to dismiss?
kentuck
Dec 2019
#39
Absolutely. If you want my opinion, send the impeachment to the Senate after Super Tuesday.
backscatter712
Dec 2019
#54
I think like a lot of people here he hasn't actually read the articles yet
BannonsLiver
Dec 2019
#47
?!?! They'll make it a circus come hell or high water?! NOTHING Dems do will give a high proababilit
uponit7771
Dec 2019
#27
We really don't know which Senators might choose to take the trial very seriously?
kentuck
Dec 2019
#34
After seeing Pompeo's punk ass stand there while the Russian foreign minister said what he
uponit7771
Dec 2019
#48