The Constitution, of course, gives the Senate “the sole power to try all impeachments.” While the House typically has appointed “managers” who act as prosecutors in the Senate trial, the manner of that trial is ultimately up to the Senate. Here, as in ordinary criminal cases, pretrial dismissal is an important means of ensuring respect for due process and justice to the accused.
>The Constitution, of course, gives the Senate “the sole power to try all impeachments.” While the House typically has appointed “managers” who act as prosecutors in the Senate trial, the manner of that trial is ultimately up to the Senate. Here, as in ordinary criminal cases, pretrial dismissal is an important means of ensuring respect for due process and justice to the accused.
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