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FBaggins

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4. Actually, the Constitution is crystal clear on the topic

Reply to bluestarone (Reply #2)

Thu Apr 11, 2019, 12:01 PM

Apr 2019

The Senate has the sole power to try impeachment’s and the Senate makes its own rules.

The Chief Justice’s role is merely ceremonial.

Keep in mind that this isn’t new. Prior impeachments show how it works in practice.

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Not sure if this has been asked before BUT [View all] bluestarone Apr 2019 OP

No appeal process FBaggins Apr 2019 #1

I understand that is NOT completely clear in the constitution? bluestarone Apr 2019 #2

I don't think the Supreme Court does any investigation at all lunatica Apr 2019 #3

The question wasn't about the Supreme Court. euphorb Apr 2019 #5

That's correct. The Supreme Court's role in a Senate impeachment trial MineralMan Apr 2019 #7

So is it correct tha only the Supreme Justice can preside over lunatica Apr 2019 #9

The Constitution requires the Chief Justice to preside. MineralMan Apr 2019 #13

Actually, the Constitution is crystal clear on the topic FBaggins Apr 2019 #4

TY! so does the chief justice determine whether or not (and when)the senate does their job? bluestarone Apr 2019 #6

The Chief Justice doesn't make any rules. The Senate controls the timing. Shrike47 Apr 2019 #8

OK gotcha TY bluestarone Apr 2019 #10

Worse FBaggins Apr 2019 #11

WOW! Bad deal for sure bluestarone Apr 2019 #12