The constitution uses the phrase "high crimes and misdemeanors" in talking about impeachment.
What this actually means is debatable. Treason and bribery, which are also mentioned are fairly clear.
One definition is that an impeachable offense is whatever Congress says it is. This may seem a bit arbitrary but is it really?
It probably is the best definition since the body that determines the ultimate definition is in fact the legislature.
So if a majority of the House feels certain acts are indeed within the definition they are correct.
It is up to them. Of course before that we can and will have a lot of discussion and whether the Senate agrees is a different issue entirely.
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