Here's a breakdown:
* Impeachment: The House of Representatives has the sole power to impeach a federal official. This is essentially a formal accusation of wrongdoing.
* Trial: The Senate then holds a trial to determine whether the impeached official should be removed from office.
* Decision: The Senate votes on whether to convict the impeached official. A two-thirds majority vote is required for conviction.
It's important to note that an impeachment trial is not a criminal trial. The Senate is not deciding whether the individual committed a crime, but rather whether they should be removed from office.