Charles Sumner: “Now, since the Chief Justice is not a “member” of the Senate, it is…”

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Now, since the Chief Justice is not a “member” of the Senate, it is plain that he is positively excluded from vote on the final question.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner clarifies that the Chief Justice cannot vote in the Senate during an impeachment trial due to not being a member.

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Charles Sumner: “Now, since the Chief Justice is not a “member” of the Senate, it is plain that he is positively excluded from vote on…”