Section XIII. Of censure and expulsion
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Powers of each house; expulsion
Each House shall have power to determine the rules of its proceedings and punish its members or other persons for contempt or disorderly behavior in its presence, to enforce obedience to its process, to protect its members against violence or offers of bribes or private solicitation, and, with the concurrence of two-thirds, to expel a member, but not a second time for the same cause, and shall have all other powers necessary for the Legislature of a free State. A member expelled for corruption shall not thereafter be eligible to either House, and punishment for contempt or disorderly behavior shall not bar an indictment for the same offense.
Of censure and expulsion
Each House may determine the rules of its proceedings, punish its members for disorderly behaviour, and, with the concurrence of two thirds, expel a member, but not a second time for the same cause; and shall have all other powers necessary for a branch of the legislature of a free state.
Of the powers of each house
Each House shall judge of the qualifications of its members. Contested elections shall be determined by a committee, to be selected, formed, and regulated in such manner as shall be directed by law. A majority of each House shall constitute a quorum to do business; but a smaller number may adjourn from day to day, and may be authorised, by law, to compel the attendance of absent members, in such manner, and under such penalties, as may be provided.
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The Members of the House of Representatives shall be chosen Annually by Ballot by the Freemen of the Common Wealth on the second Tuesday in October forever (except this present Year) and shall meet on the fourth Monday of the same month and shall be stiled. The General Assembly of the Representatives of the Freemen of Pennsylvania and shall have power to choose their speaker, The Treasurer of the State and their other Officers; Sit on their own Adjournments; Prepare Bills and Enact them into Laws; Judge of the Elections and Qualifications of their own Members; They may Expel a member, but not a second time for the same cause. They may Administer Oaths or Affirmations on Examination of Witnesses: Redress Grievances, Impeach State Criminals, Grant Charters of Incorporation: Constitute Towns, Boroughs, Cities and Counties: And shall have all other Powers necessary for the Legislature of a Free State or Common Wealth; But they shall have no power to add to, Alter, Abolish, or Infringe any part of this Constitution.
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