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Post #275,748
by Silverlock
12/13/06 11:11:26 PM
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New I think it's not a state issue.
Once elected, a congressperson's "fitness to serve" is at the discretion of the house s/he serves in. No where in the constitution (as far as I can tell) does it say a Governor may expel a member. Only the congress/senate has that power.

Each House shall be the Judge of the Elections, Returns and Qualifications of its own Members, and a Majority of each shall constitute a Quorum to do Business; but a smaller Number may adjourn from day to day, and may be authorized to compel the Attendance of absent Members, in such Manner, and under such Penalties as each House may provide.

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.
(emphasis added)

[link|http://www.archives.gov/national-archives-experience/charters/constitution_transcript.html|here] is a copy of the constitution. Now with hyperlink goodness!

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Post #275,792
by boxley
12/14/06 11:26:47 AM
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New ya missed something
I was talking about the replacement process, not the removal process whether the state guv has an autrocratic choice or has limitations on the replacement.
thanx,
bill
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         Isn't it currently 51/49 - (jbrabeck) - (2) - Dec. 13, 2006, 04:45:29 PM EST
             Plus Cheney's tie-breaking vote... -NT - (Yendor) - Dec. 13, 2006, 04:50:35 PM EST
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         what does state law have to say? Sometimes there is somethin - (boxley) - (2) - Dec. 13, 2006, 07:59:14 PM EST
             I think it's not a state issue. - (Silverlock) - (1) - Dec. 13, 2006, 11:11:26 PM EST
                 ya missed something - (boxley) - Dec. 14, 2006, 11:26:47 AM EST
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I agree with everything you said except "lol".
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