House Requires Single Vote to Impeach President, Senate Holds Power to Remove

The article explains the procedural steps for removing a U.S. president. In the House of Representatives, only a single vote is needed to approve articles of impeachment. Once the House votes, the matter moves to the Senate for a trial. The Senate must achieve a two‑thirds majority to convict and remove the president. The House vote alone does not remove the president; it merely initiates the process. The requirement of a single vote reflects the low threshold for impeachment initiation. The Senate’s supermajority requirement makes removal difficult and ensures broad consensus. The piece highlights how the two‑chamber system balances power in a presidential removal scenario.