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CaptainTruth

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2. Question:

Reply to StarfishSaver (Reply #1)

Thu Jan 21, 2021, 05:17 PM

Jan 2021

Do you believe the Senate can hold the 2nd vote, to bar from office (simple majority) even if the 1st vote fails (the vote to convict doesn't receive 2/3 of members present)?

I've seen legal "experts" argue both ways. Some say that if the 1st vote fails to convict, the process stops, & the Senate can't hold the 2nd vote. Others say the Senate can hold both votes even if the first one fails. I've read that section of the Constitution & it's not clear to me.

Thanks!!!

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Legal scholars, including at Federalist Society, say Trump can be convicted [View all] Nevilledog Jan 2021 OP

I have no doubt he can be convicted StarfishSaver Jan 2021 #1

Question: CaptainTruth Jan 2021 #2

They can't vote to disqualify if they didn't vote to convict StarfishSaver Jan 2021 #3

Ok, thanks, clearly stated & concise, as always. CaptainTruth Jan 2021 #4

That makes more sense! StarfishSaver Jan 2021 #5

Cool Gothmog Jan 2021 #6

Legal scholars, including at Federalist Society, say Trump can be convicted Gothmog Jan 2021 #7