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In reply to the discussion: What happens if fifty-one Senators vote to convict in the Senate?? [View all]TwilightZone
(25,470 posts)14. No one is going to stay home.
The point of the OP was that we'll always need members of the other party to reach 67, because it's highly unlikely we'll ever get to 67 Democrats in the Senate at the same time. Or that either party will get to 67, for that matter.
I thought the point was made pretty clearly, but apparently not.
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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