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They're all different, with differing punishments (or lack of) and impact. With some reporting that an resolution has been introduced by 3 Senators for censure (signed by 79 others) today this is a very real, possible circumstance we may see come to light sooner rather than later. It won't take him out of office, but will record for posterity that he's sketchy (my word). I haven't read the actually resolution yet, but I believe it's specific to the recent statements he's made on Charlottesville. In a nutshell - censure is a documented slap on the wrist. Impeachment is in the constitution and has more specific guidelines as far as number of votes etc. A censure in the context of the United States government is an official statement of disapproval or condemnation toward a public official, including cabinet members, judges, members of Congress and the president. While a censure does not remove an individual from office, it can send a powerful message rebuking his or her past actions or statements. Members of the House of Representatives who are censured are forced to give up any committee chairmanships. Unlike impeachment proceedings, which have very set procedural rules, a motion to censure could be introduced, debated or voted on in the House, the Senate or both chambers simultaneously. It could be introduced jointly, in the form of what’s called a concurrent resolution, in both chambers. As is the case with calls for other resolutions, there is no guarantee an individual representative’s motion to censure will be brought to the floor for a vote. According to the National Constitution Center, censure motions were introduced against Presidents Abraham Lincoln, John Tyler, James Polk, Richard Nixon and Bill Clinton. However, the U.S. Senate has only successfully passed a censure motion against one president. Andrew Jackson.