If the House impeached a government official, it is referred to the senate to conduct an investigation and trial which can lead to removal from office. If they are removed they can be barred from ever holding office again. This cannot be pardoned by the president. This is not a criminal trial however, but may lead to criminal charges.
I know, but being able to add the impeachment label still has impact. So I am hoping that it happens.
I don’t think that should be the first thing. They should investigate others first to lay a foundation. Make it clear the scope of corruption and illegality, then carry out the presidential impeachment and directly investigate the president.
That would be a huge mistake. They now control the senate, which means they can open an investigation. That was something they couldn’t do before. They may not have a super majority, but they can get everything into official record and force the republicans to explicitly say they support the presidents illegal activities.
I can definitely see them impeaching him, but probably my not removing him.
It is a very close race, and logistically difficult to collect and get all the votes counted considering how large and rugged much of the state is.