I think that the Senate could also ask for an investigation to see whether the President broke the law. Actually, I think that the House of Representatives can call for an investigation as well. But after that, I'm not sure --
The best parallel would be Watergate, though -- President breaks law, big investigation, impeachment imminent, pres steps down.
So there should be legal precedent in Watergate. I just can't remember how it happened, exactly. I think it was a Senate investigation.
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Date: 2005-12-20 06:15 pm (UTC)The best parallel would be Watergate, though -- President breaks law, big investigation, impeachment imminent, pres steps down.
So there should be legal precedent in Watergate. I just can't remember how it happened, exactly. I think it was a Senate investigation.