Posted on 02/12/2021 6:51:39 PM PST by algore
Jurisdictional precedent. There is a reason Trump is enjoying some golf
Can you post the relevant section? A snippet ?
We shouldn't be surprised if such a vote does occur and that at least 51 vote in favor of a ban.
But it seems that Roberts' having refused to preside here is a good sign...a sign that any such vote will be ruled unconstitutional by SCOTUS.
I’ve seen it claimed that such a vote can occur even if the President isn’t “convicted” by 67 Senators and that that vote only requires a simple majority.
Good luck enforcing it!
Nothing like overruling the will of the people. Also whatever they vote for can be voted against later when another party takes over.
But it doesn't take much imagination to know what would happen if such a vote was upheld by SCOTUS.
I believe he was either a Senator or Congressman from Tennessee way back. He was the first congress critter to be kicked out. I am related to him some how and I remember Daddy talking about him during the Nixon ordeal.
Andrew Cuomo has already announced the SCOTUS is no relevant.
Territorial governor responsible for major positive action in the Revolutionary War and the formation of Tennessee.
Mostly activated in North Carolina.
Blount was a Senator from Tennessee, acquitted because he had already been expelled from the Senate. Accused of aiding the British in acquiring Florida and Louisiana.
They don’t call it the “French Quarter” for nothing.
“I’ve seen it claimed that such a vote can occur even if the President isn’t “convicted” by 67 Senators and that that vote only requires a simple majority.”
They would be attempting to use the 14 Amendment against him. However that would only work if convicted in a court of law. What they would end up doing is making a Bill of Attainder, which is unconstitutional.
At this point I'm sure their operating theory is that if they don't specifically name it as a "Bill of Attainder", there's no controlling legal authority...
maybe this is the relevant part ....
“Charges dismissed for want of jurisdiction; Blount had been expelled from the U.S. Senate before his trial.”
Ding Ding Ding, we have a winner
Well that settles it, Andrew is a legend in his own mind.
William Blount
U.S. Senator from Tennessee
Impeached July 7, 1797, on charges of conspiring to assist in Great Britain’s attempt to seize Spanish-controlled territories in modern-day Florida and Louisiana
Senate trial: December 17, 1798–January 14, 1799
Charges dismissed for want of jurisdiction; Blount had been expelled from the U.S. Senate before his trial.
How come Alcee L. Hastings wasn’t barred from holding a future office?
wink * wink
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