What must senators do before sitting in an impeachment trial?
Senators must take an oath or affirmation before sitting in an impeachment trial.
Short AnswerTake an oath or affirmation
Explanation
How Congress WorksArticle I, Section 3 says that when sitting to try impeachments, senators shall be on oath or affirmation.
Source
- U.S. Constitution, Article I, Section 3, Clause 6 ↗
When sitting for that Purpose, they shall be on Oath or Affirmation.
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