Trump's Impeachment...I have a question

[serbbral]

Please help me to understand. I keep hearing that there needs to be 17 Republicans to agree to impeach Trump in the Senate (good luck with that!). Since the Dems have the majority now, why do they need Republicans in order to impeach him?

[RANDYWILDMAN]

1. The constitution is where it is written

Let's hope some R's grow a spine, because the EVIDENCE will be overwhelming and they can't even stop it this time

[Princess Turandot]

2. The constitution requires a 2/3rds vote of the Senate to convict on an impeachment..

Impeachment by the House of Representatives requires a simple majority.

Article I, Section 3:

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.

[serbbral]

3. Thanks

@Randy, I wish I was as optimistic as you. I feel once again, Trump will get off again:

[left-of-center2012]

4. Trump has already been impeached a second time by the house

We Senate needs to convict.

[malaise]

5. Trump has already been impeached TWICE.

This is about the trial for some serious consequences