Which chamber has the sole power of impeachment?
The House has the sole power of impeachment.
Short AnswerThe House
Explanation
How Congress WorksArticle I, Section 2 gives the House the sole power of impeachment, which works like bringing charges.
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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