<P> When an investigation is launched by either committee , an investigatory subcommittee will be formed . Once the investigatory subcommittee has collected evidence , talked to witnesses , and held an adjudicatory hearing it will vote on whether the Member is found to have committed the specific actions and then will vote on recommendations . If expulsion is the recommendation then the subcommittee 's report will be referred to the full House of Representatives or Senate where Members may vote to accept , reject , or alter the report 's recommendation . Voting to expel requires the concurrence of two - thirds of the members present and voting . </P>
<P> When an investigation is launched by either committee , an investigatory subcommittee will be formed . Once the investigatory subcommittee has collected evidence , talked to witnesses , and held an adjudicatory hearing it will vote on whether the Member is found to have committed the specific actions and then will vote on recommendations . If expulsion is the recommendation then the subcommittee 's report will be referred to the full House of Representatives or Senate where Members may vote to accept , reject , or alter the report 's recommendation . Voting to expel requires the concurrence of two - thirds of the members present and voting . </P>
how many votes does it take to expel a member of congress
how many votes does it take to expel a member of congress
two - thirds of the members present and voting
two - thirds of the members present and voting