a conduct constituting a pattern of abuse of power. The impeachment proceedings continued in the 96th General Assembly. The Illinois Senate voted unanimously to remove Blagojevich from office on January 29, 2009. Senate Under the 1970 Illinois Constitution, the Illinois Senate has 59 members, who serve overlapping two- and four-year terms. Thirty votes are required for a majority, and 36 votes (or 60%) are required to override a veto or approve a constitutional amendment. Of the 38 members elected in the 2006 Illinois Senate election, 19 were elected to four-year terms, and 19 were elected to two-year terms. Senate leadership Party composition The Senate of the 95th General Assembly consisted of 37 Democrats and 22 Republicans. State Senators House The Illinois House has 118 members, who all serve two-year terms. Sixty votes are required for a majority, and 71 votes are required to override a veto or approve a constitutional amendment. The members of the 95th House were elected in the 2006 election. House leadership Party composition The 95th House consisted of 67 Democrats and 51 Republicans. State Representatives See also 110th United States Congress List of Illinois state legislatures References External links Official site 2007 in Illinois 2008 in Illinois Illinois legislative sessions 2007 U.S. legislative sessions 2008 U.S. legislative sessions