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