In 2017, several Democrats within the House of Representatives issued articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump including violations of the emoluments clause and undermining the freedom of the press. What is required for the House of Representatives to move forward with the impeachment process?

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The House of Representatives must secure a majority vote to move forward with the impeachment process. Once the articles of impeachment are approved by the House, they are then presented to the Senate for a trial where a two-thirds vote is required for conviction and removal from office. The articles of impeachment are not submitted to the President or the Supreme Court.

In 2017, Several Democrats Within the House of Representatives Issued