Senate debates two-thirds vote rule in Sara Duterte impeachment trial
On the 29th day of Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial, senators argued whether a two-thirds majority should be calculated from all 24 seats or only from those eligible to vote.
The impeachment proceeding entered its 29th day as prosecutors and defense lawyers presented oral arguments on the required conviction threshold. The dispute centers on whether the two-thirds vote must be taken from the full 24-member Senate or solely from senators currently qualified to cast a ballot. Lawmakers examined constitutional and procedural precedents to resolve the issue before moving toward a verdict.
Why it matters
The ruling will determine how the Senate can convict a vice president, shaping Philippine impeachment procedures.
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