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In reply to the discussion: What happens if fifty-one Senators vote to convict in the Senate?? [View all]jmowreader
(50,528 posts)5. Only counts if a lot of Republicans stay away in protest
The Constitution says two-thirds concurrence of those present when the vote is taken are required to convict.
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It's a preventative measure to make sure removal is a bipartisan decision.
bearsfootball516
Dec 2019
#3
The point of the OP was to ask if he could be removed with a simple majority of 51 votes
Polybius
Dec 2019
#39
What happens? Nothing. It's back to the everyday grifting and tweeting. Golf anyone?
Vinca
Dec 2019
#27
I'm not certain the general public would view a vote to convict Trump, 51 or more Senators...
kentuck
Dec 2019
#28
Great point, but the majority voted not guilty on one and then tied for the other
Polybius
Dec 2019
#41
Unless 25 Senators decide to take a vacation outside of DC on the day of the vote...
krispos42
Dec 2019
#45