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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsIf a President is impeached but not convicted, can they repeat the process again?
Let's say this happens in 2019, and the Senate Republicans all vote "No" on conviction. Can we impeach again in 2020 (or, gasp, 2021 if he's re-elected), or would that be double jeopardy?
manor321
(3,344 posts)So I'd assume they could do it over and over. In practice, they'd probably come up with new charges to add, or new details for the same charges.
Sherman A1
(38,958 posts)as mentioned it is a political process and not a legal process so no double jeopardy applies.
Takket
(22,648 posts)That since it is not a court of law where the trial occurs, there is nothing stopping him from being tried and convicted by a Court of a crime later even if the Senate finds him "not guilty" now.
sarisataka
(21,264 posts)...
While usually explained as a person may not be tried twice for the same offense, and the Constitution does indicate an impeached person is tried by the Senate, a conviction does not involve "jeopardy of life and limb". In fact it is clearly stated the punishment is only removal from office.
NYC Liberal
(20,352 posts)the Party convicted shall nevertheless be liable and subject to Indictment, Trial, Judgment and Punishment, according to Law
which means the authors knew that a claim of double jeopardy might be made around impeachments, and specifically included language to prevent that.
MiniMe
(21,831 posts)I doubt we would take enough seats back.