What vote does the House need to impeach?
The House needs a simple majority of those voting to impeach.
Short AnswerA simple majority of those voting
Explanation
How Congress WorksThe Constitution sets no threshold for impeachment, and the House adopts articles of impeachment by a simple majority.
Source
- U.S. Constitution, Article I, Section 2, Clause 5 ↗
The House of Representatives shall chuse their Speaker and other Officers; and shall have the sole Power of Impeachment.
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