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Does a Failed Impeachment Nullify Presidential Term, Allow Extra Reelection?

On the flip side, if a president is impeached (but not convicted), is that person prevented from running for a second term?

Claim

The U.S. Constitution states that if a president is impeached by the House but not convicted by the Senate, that person’s first term is nullified and they are eligible to run for office two more times.

Rating

False.

Origin

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