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But it has the same power over its rules of proceeding on the expulsion of the President; and there can be no reason for simplicity in the one case not equally applicable in the other.
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Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

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Sumner argues that the Senate's power over its rules applies equally to the expulsion of both Senators and Presidents.

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