Gov. could be impeached next week

Gov. Blagojevich could be impeached as early as next week.

The Illinois House will meet several days next week. A spokesman for House Speaker Michael Madigan says the chamber may vote on a recommendation from the special committee studying whether Blagojevich should be impeached.

It would take a simple majority vote for the House to impeach -- which basically means accusing him of misconduct.

Then the state Senate would hold a trial to determine if the governor is guilty. Conviction requires a two-thirds majority.

Madigan spokesman Steve Brown said the committee studying impeachment will invite Roland Burris to testify. Burris was Blagojevich's surprise selection for Obama's seat last week.

AP