Status of a Senator Who Has Been Indicted for or Convicted of a Felony

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Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. American Law Division

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Examines potential consequences, with respect to Congressional status, for a sitting Senator indicted for or convicted of a felony. Covers qualifications for holding office; and considers Congressi...

Examines potential consequences, with respect to Congressional status, for a sitting Senator indicted for or convicted of a felony. Covers qualifications for holding office; and considers Congressional Committee chairmanships and leadership positions, refraining from voting in Congress after conviction, Congressional discipline, recall, salary, election and reelection, and pensions.

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