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Arkansas Constitution of 1874 Art. 15, § 2. Impeachment powers of the House--Trial by the Senate

Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

The House of Representatives shall have the sole power of impeachment. 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 thereof. The Chief Justice shall preside, unless he is impeached or otherwise disqualified, when the Senate shall select a presiding officer.

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