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5. yeah. that would not stop them from still being senators

Fri Oct 8, 2021, 10:27 PM

Oct 2021

unless they are removed by a 2/3 vote. They may not be able to take votes from prison but they would still be senators.

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Okay. New Scenario. What happens if the Jan 6 Commission finds wrongdoing with [View all] Baitball Blogger Oct 2021 OP

How would they be "forced out?" rsdsharp Oct 2021 #1

I'm assuming that aiding in an Insurrection will boot them out of Congress. Baitball Blogger Oct 2021 #2

no it would not. You should not assume. drray23 Oct 2021 #3

What if they face criminal charges? Baitball Blogger Oct 2021 #4

yeah. that would not stop them from still being senators drray23 Oct 2021 #5

The 2/3s requirement to expel a Senator has been addressed below, rsdsharp Oct 2021 #6

Many years ago, I remember a Senator being investigated for corruption. Baitball Blogger Oct 2021 #9

You cannot embarrass a Republican, rsdsharp Oct 2021 #13

Not to worry Tree-Hugger Oct 2021 #8

Nor Jerry2144 Oct 2021 #10