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56 Votes Is Enough To Continue Trump's Trial—But Short Of What's Needed To Convict

The NPR Politics Podcast

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Political Dynamics of Conviction: The Senate's Stance

This chapter explores the political maneuvering involved in the potential conviction of a former president, focusing on the Senate's two-thirds majority requirement. It examines the hesitance of Republican senators to distance themselves from Trump supporters and how their constitutional views impact their voting decisions.

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