Out of curiosity, looked up the number of impeachment cases debated on the floor of the US Senate. There's no need for suspense: 21.
Was surprised to discover which federal office was most often involved. I never would have guessed this one correctly.
Your turn: Take a guess.
Now, ready to see if you're right?
- 1 - Senator (expelled by prior congressional action, Senate then voted they lacked jurisdiction over members of Congress)
- 1 - Secretary of War (resigned, was then acquitted)
- 4 - President (3 presidents, 2 acquitted, Trump acquitted twice)
- 15 - Judge (8 were convicted, 3 resigned, 4 were acquitted)
I'll wager a guess you didn't name federal judges as the most frequently impeached and convicted Federal officeholder in US history.
