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In reply to the discussion: What if, after the House votes for impeachment, [View all]evertonfc
(1,713 posts)18. to be honest
I dont know that it matters politically. We have about 8 states in play now and 8 after the Senate fails to convict. We have a President that hasn't expanded his base. We turn out- we win. I think we will turn out.
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"Session" lasts until the 116th congress ends (Jan 3, 2021) for these purposes.
scheming daemons
Dec 2019
#4
I like this idea, the Senate would be a sham. Of course, GOPers will say House Impeachment
Hoyt
Dec 2019
#2
This is sort of interesting... it would drive Trump NUTS to be impeached w/o the possibility
RockRaven
Dec 2019
#7
Right -- the Senate has the sole power to try the impeachment. But can the House
pnwmom
Dec 2019
#10
But why give them the chance to say he was acquitted? If we don't send it to the Senate,
pnwmom
Dec 2019
#12
Let the people decide! Elect a new Senate next year so THEY preside over the case.
Beartracks
Dec 2019
#22
If a delay in transmitting the approved Articles to the Senate is permissible
DonaldsRump
Dec 2019
#26
I think this is an excellent idea. And they can add charges when they get 45's
Maraya1969
Dec 2019
#28
At the very least, hold off on handing it to the Senate until fair rules are established
LiberalLovinLug
Dec 2019
#35
An interesting idea. Any mechanism that forces a house passed bill or articles that sends it to the
beachbumbob
Dec 2019
#38