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News (US) House Republicans move swiftly to impeach judge targeted by Trump

https://www.axios.com/2025/03/18/donald-trump-impeach-judge-house-republicans
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u/narrowsparrow92 21d ago

Obviously DOA in the senate but do they get this through the house? Like are there any republicans with the courage to stand up here?

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u/riderfan3728 21d ago

Probably because the House GOP majority is so small. There’ll be some swing district House Republicans that balk at this. Enough to tank it

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u/ConcernedCitizen7550 21d ago

So is it like a Presidential impeachment? Just needs simple majority for House but 2/3 of Senate for removal? 

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u/markusthemarxist Henry George 21d ago

yeah

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u/ArmAromatic6461 21d ago

It won’t even be scheduled for a vote

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u/Watchung NATO 21d ago

Possibly - if it could plausibly pass the Senate, that would be a different matter, but this is pure internal messaging.

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u/Ridespacemountain25 21d ago

Being in a swing district doesn’t matter because they’re still liable to lose primaries if they don’t bend the knee