U.S. Constitution

Article I
Section 3, Clause 6

U.S. Constitution- Legislative Department

Article I. The Congress

Section 3. The Senate

Clause 1. Composition; Election of Senators
Clause 2. Classification of Senators; Vacancies
Clause 3. Qualifications of Senators
Clause 4. Vice President as President of Senate
Clause 5. President pro tempore and other officers
Clause 6. Trial of Impeachment
Clause 7. Judgment in cases of impeachment; Punishment on conviction

Clause 6. Trial and Judgement on Impeachment

The Senate shall have the sole Power to try all Impeachments. When sitting for that Purpose, they shall be on Oath or Affirmation. When the President of the United States is tried, the Chief Justice shall preside: And no Person shall be convicted without the Concurrence of two thirds of the Members present.

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