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The President, Vice-President, and all Civil Officers of the United States shall be removed from office on impeachment for, and conviction of, treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors.
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gutenberg.orgGeorge Boutwell: “The President, Vice-President, and all Civil Officers of the United States shall be removed from office on impeachment…”
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Boutwell emphasizes the constitutional grounds for impeachment of U.S. officials.
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