Article VI.
Public Officers

Section 4. Power of impeachment

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Power of impeachment

The House of Representatives shall have the sole power of impeachment.

Summary: Consolidating articles relating to appointment of public officers whose selection is not provided for by the constitution, incompatible offices, oaths of office, impeachment and removal of officers

Election Date: May 17, 1966

Votes For Ratification: 788662

Votes Against Ratification: 430679

Percent for Ratification: 65%

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Impeachment

The House of Representatives shall have the sole power of impeachment.

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The House of Representatives shall have the sole power of impeaching.

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All impeachments shall be tried by the Senate: When sitting for that purpose, the Senators shall be upon oath or affirmation. No person shall be convicted without the concurrence of two thirds of the members present.

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1776 — Section 20

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1776 — Section 22

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Every Officer of State whether Judicial or Executive shall be liable to be Impeached by the General Assembly either when in office or after his Resignation or Removal for mal-Administration. All Impeachments shall be before the President or Vice President and Council who shall hear and determine the same.

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1790 — Article IV. Section I

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1790 — Article IV. Section II

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1790 — Article IV. Section III

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