What penalties can a Senate conviction bring?
A Senate conviction can bring removal from office and possibly disqualification from future federal office.
Short AnswerRemoval from office and possibly disqualification from future federal office
Explanation
How Congress WorksArticle I, Section 3 limits the judgment to removal and disqualification. The person can still face criminal charges in the courts.
Source
- U.S. Constitution, Article I, Section 3, Clause 7 ↗
Judgment in Cases of Impeachment shall not extend further than to removal from Office, and disqualification to hold and enjoy any Office of honor, Trust or Profit under the United States…
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