What happens if 2/3 of the Senate votes to convict an impeached president but not on the same charge (user search)
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« on: August 01, 2020, 01:57:31 PM »

In truth, if that were to happen, it would be a sign that a large number of the President's own party were trying to cover themselves by saying that the "voted for impeachment" on one article but "against impeachment" on another article.  It would be a great way of having it both ways.

If I were a Senator who truly believed a President ought to be removed from office on one count, but not on the other, I'd vote to remove on the other count.  It would be a way of "concurring in the result".  Impeachment, after all, is not a LEGAL process; it is a HIGHLY POLITICAL process shrouded in legalisms.
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