Contained within the book, buried among routine interviews, was the name of a witness â tracking down that witness led detectives straight to Alanâs killers. Where murder is concerned, thereâs no such thing as too much information.
The House is comprised of 233 Republicans and 199 Democrats, with a simple majority â 217 votes â required to impeach. Before the articles of impeachment go to the full House, though, they would have to pass through the House Judiciary Committee, where Republicans hold a 23 to 18 advantage.
The House needs only a majority of votes in order to impeach the President of the United States. Impeachment is only the first step and is the equivalent of an indictment. If the vote passes the House, it is followed by a trial in the Senate. Continue Reading.