Legal Question in Constitutional Law in Montana
constitution
is it possible to sue or remove a sitting congressman for breach of promise.to wit,betraying the oath they took to uphold the constitituion?
Asked on 2/28/09, 3:03 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Edward Hoffman
Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman
Re: constitution
No. A Representative can only be removed during his/her term via impeachment or, in some instances, by a vote of the other members of the House. (The same rule applies to Senators.) The only other way to oust a member of Congress is to elect someone else the next time around.
Answered on 2/28/09, 5:35 pm
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