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To: maxwellsmart_agent

I don’t think the Chief Justice has the power to dismiss the articles. The Constitution just says he shall “preside” while it’s the Senate itself that has “sole power” to try impeachments. A dismissal would have to be by Senate vote.


10 posted on 01/20/2020 2:55:33 PM PST by colorado tanker
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To: colorado tanker

He does not. Presiding over the trial yes but making decisions, ANY decision concerning procedure would be usurping Senatorial purview.


13 posted on 01/20/2020 3:02:34 PM PST by traderrob6
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