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What percent is needed to remove a president from office and what part of congress is in charge of this act?

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To remove a president, a two-thirds vote in the Senate is needed for conviction. The process of impeachment involves the House of Representatives bringing charges against the president and the Senate conducting a trial.

Step-by-step explanation:

To remove a president from office, a two-thirds vote in the Senate is required for conviction

In the process of impeachment, the House of Representatives brings formal charges against the president, and the Senate conducts a trial overseen by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

Impeachment is the act of charging a government official with serious wrongdoing, and it requires a simple majority vote in the House of Representatives to move forward to trial in the Senate.

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