House of Reps Powers vs. Senate Powers

The House of Representatives and the Senate have almost exactly the same powers except for certain specific powers. The Senate has the exclusive power that they have to ratify treaties by a two-thirds majority vote and that appointments require a majority vote of approval. The Senate determines the punishment for impeached officials, but the House has to be the chamber to impeach an official. They can also choose the President in an electoral deadlock and can legislate spending bills. All bills have to be passed in both chambers to be sent to the President to be signed.