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6. You can't impeach a senator....

Sat Apr 16, 2022, 10:55 AM

Apr 2022

They can only be removed by a 2/3 vote of the senate. The vote can only be called for in the senate.

Chances. Zero.

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Chances of impeaching [View all] Pantagruel Apr 2022 OP

.... Sherman A1 Apr 2022 #1

You can't impeach a senator.... getagrip_already Apr 2022 #6

That isn't a settled issue. n/t PoliticAverse Apr 2022 #8

This message was self-deleted by its author Celerity Apr 2022 #10

zilch bucolic_frolic Apr 2022 #2

Senators can't be impeached, only expelled vlyons Apr 2022 #3

That isn't a settled issue. Little reason PoliticAverse Apr 2022 #7

For all practical purposes, it is settled. Fiendish Thingy Apr 2022 #15

Article II, Section 4 brooklynite Apr 2022 #18

Senators can be expelled DetroitLegalBeagle Apr 2022 #4

Not a snowball's chance - there is zero accountability in politics. walkingman Apr 2022 #9

For those wondering whether a Senator can be impeached... PoliticAverse Apr 2022 #12

+1 2naSalit Apr 2022 #14

You can't impeach Members of Congress (House or Senate) brooklynite Apr 2022 #16

Makes No Sense..... global1 Apr 2022 #17

Yes, they can be expelled with a 2/3rds vote. PoliticAverse Apr 2022 #20