What Evidentiary Rules and Principles Are Applicable in Impeachment Trials?

Considers whether the Senate has bound itself to a particular set of evidentiary rules, such as the Federal Rules of Evidence or common law rules, in impeachment proceedings. Examines Senate impeachment rules and pertinent precedents.

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Corporate Authors: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service, ProQuest (Firm)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 1989.
Series:U.S. Congressional Research.
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Summary:Considers whether the Senate has bound itself to a particular set of evidentiary rules, such as the Federal Rules of Evidence or common law rules, in impeachment proceedings. Examines Senate impeachment rules and pertinent precedents.
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