Congress has no authority to do that. It would have to be done in a court action. In fact, for Congress to do it would be a bill of attainder, which is expressly prohibited in the Constitution.
So, that means ... they will probably give it a shot.
No person shall be a Senator or Representative in Congress, or elector of President and Vice President, or hold any office, civil or military, under the United States, or under any state, who, having previously taken an oath, as a member of Congress, or as an officer of the United States, or as a member of any state legislature, or as an executive or judicial officer of any state, to support the Constitution of the United States, shall have engaged in insurrection or rebellion against the same, or given aid or comfort to the enemies thereof. But Congress may by a vote of two-thirds of each House, remove such disability.
I don't think that they could do this unless he was explicitly found guilty of insurrection, which at this point he hasn't. Smoke in mirrors IMO
"...shall have engaged in insurrection or rebellion against the same, or given aid or comfort to the enemies thereof."
Wow, after watching the defenses video of Maxine Waters, Nancy and all of the others...by this standard, NONE of these political traitors should ever be able to run again for another term.
It doesn't matter what YOU think. A14, Section 3 clearly allows whatever Senate wants. Chucky said a week ago he will not entertain that, but that was when they thought they had impeachment votes. Now that Pelosi EXPRESSLY mentioned censure, even if she said SHE won't do it, I would actually bet on them to do that. No need in the House, just Senate, and so far Chucky has been quiet since yesterday.
Does anyone actually read the Constitution, and if so, comprehend what it says? This has been a sore point on this board, way too many legends in their minds offering opinions based on emotions and nothing else.
Congress has no authority to do that. It would have to be done in a court action. In fact, for Congress to do it would be a bill of attainder, which is expressly prohibited in the Constitution.
So, that means ... they will probably give it a shot.
Section 3.
No person shall be a Senator or Representative in Congress, or elector of President and Vice President, or hold any office, civil or military, under the United States, or under any state, who, having previously taken an oath, as a member of Congress, or as an officer of the United States, or as a member of any state legislature, or as an executive or judicial officer of any state, to support the Constitution of the United States, shall have engaged in insurrection or rebellion against the same, or given aid or comfort to the enemies thereof. But Congress may by a vote of two-thirds of each House, remove such disability.
I don't think that they could do this unless he was explicitly found guilty of insurrection, which at this point he hasn't. Smoke in mirrors IMO
"...shall have engaged in insurrection or rebellion against the same, or given aid or comfort to the enemies thereof."
Wow, after watching the defenses video of Maxine Waters, Nancy and all of the others...by this standard, NONE of these political traitors should ever be able to run again for another term.
"But congress may by a vote of two-thirds of each House, remove such a disability."
That sounds like congress can allow such a person to hold office if each house votes 2/3 for that requirement to be dismissed.
RE: Congress has no authority to do that
It doesn't matter what YOU think. A14, Section 3 clearly allows whatever Senate wants. Chucky said a week ago he will not entertain that, but that was when they thought they had impeachment votes. Now that Pelosi EXPRESSLY mentioned censure, even if she said SHE won't do it, I would actually bet on them to do that. No need in the House, just Senate, and so far Chucky has been quiet since yesterday.
Does anyone actually read the Constitution, and if so, comprehend what it says? This has been a sore point on this board, way too many legends in their minds offering opinions based on emotions and nothing else.
Ha. Exactly.