Senators talk of revisiting trial’s 16-vote conviction threshold

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MANILA, Philippines — Senators have discussed the possibility of lowering the 16-vote conviction threshold for Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial due to the absence of four of their colleagues. Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri said on Thursday that the issue was raised during a caucus held the previous day. “There are some senators

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Senators talk of revisiting trial’s 16-vote conviction threshold

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