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Showing Original Post only (View all)Minor point - 2/3 of the Senate is not required to convict [View all]
6: The Senate shall have the sole Power to try all Impeachments. When sitting for that Purpose, they shall be on Oath or Affirmation. When the President of the United States is tried, the Chief Justice shall preside: And no Person shall be convicted without the Concurrence of two thirds of the Members present.
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"Two thirds of the members present".
I would strongly suggest that, in the event of Impeachment, that GOP senators be encouraged to refuse to attend as a protest against the sham of a travesty or a witch hunt, or whatever.
Some of them might miss their flights, oversleep... who knows.
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Mcconnell can say his hands were tied and he had to hold a vote immediately.
Tiggeroshii
Oct 2019
#38
Hold a Trump Appreciation Celebration and when the Republicans flock to it. take the vote.
Midnight Writer
Oct 2019
#22
Yes and how about trying to knock some of them out for prejudging the case. I know it's a stretch..
Pepsidog
Oct 2019
#23
Good question. Not sure if they could be conflicted out for any reason. Beyond my
Pepsidog
Oct 2019
#39