Senators weigh lower vote threshold in Sara Duterte impeachment trial

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Some senators are considering lowering the 16-vote threshold required to convict or acquit Vice President Sara Duterte in her impeachment trial, Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri said Thursday. The trial began July 6 with three senator-judges unable to participate, yet the court maintained the two-thirds vote requirement. After 21 trial days, some colleagues want to revisit the threshold due to absent members. Senators Ronald dela Rosa, Jinggoy Estrada, and Rodante Marcoleta are unavailable due to legal issues, while Senator Loren Legarda has been on medical leave since August.


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