Practice question
Assume a constitutionally valid impeachment trial of a Supreme Court member. A Senate majority favors conviction, but the votes fall short of two-thirds of all members. Supporters argue that a majority suffices because the House already adopted Articles of Impeachment and public opinion favors removal. Which assessment is correct?
- The House vote automatically establishes Senate conviction
- Public approval substitutes for the missing votes
- A majority of those present always suffices
- The stated votes do not meet the constitutional conviction threshold
- The Chief Justice may supply all missing votes
Legal references
- https://lawphil.net/consti/cons1987.html — 1987 Constitution, Article XI, sections 2–3.
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