From the Journal of the Constitutional Convention, kept by the Secretary, William Jackson. For July 20, 1787, on the motion to approve impeachment as the means of removing the executive (NARA RG.360.04). #Constitutionpic.twitter.com/2H5yZMG43F
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From the Journal of the Constitutional Convention, kept by the Secretary, William Jackson. For July 20, 1787, on the motion to approve impeachment as the means of removing the executive (NARA RG.360.04). #Constitutionpic.twitter.com/2H5yZMG43F
"...urged the necessity of impeachments. A good magistrate will not fear them. A bad one ought to be kept in fear of them. He hoped the maxim would never be adopted here that the Chief Magistrate could do (no) wrong." E. Gerry of MA, July 20, 1787, Madison, via Ferrand.
"The propriety of impeachments was a favorite principle with him; Guilt wherever found ought to be punished. The Executive will have great opportunitys of abusing his power..."
E. Randolph of VA, July 20, 1787. Per Madison, via Ferrand. #Constitution
“...Thought no other tribunal than the Senate could be trusted. The Supreme Court were too few in number and might be warped or corrupted.”
Govnr. Morris of PA, Sept 8, 1787. Per Madison, via Ferrand. #Constitution
“...Thought there was more danger of too much lenity than of too much rigour towards the President, considering the number of cases in which the Senate was associated with the President.”
H Williamson, NC, Sept 8, 1787. Per Madison, via Ferrand. #Constitution
"Why is the provision restrained to Treason & bribery only? ...Attempts to subvert the Constitution may not be Treason as above defined....He movd. to add after "bribery" "or maladministration."
G. Mason of VA, Sept. 8, 1787. Per Madison, via Ferrand. #Constitution
"An election of every four years will prevent maladministration."
G. Morris, PA, Sept. 8, 1787. Per Madison, via Ferrand. #Constitution
"Withdrew "maladministration" & substitutes "other high crimes & misdemeanors (agst the State")
G. Mason, VA, Sept. 8, 1787. Per Madison, via Ferrand. #Constitution
"It was moved and seconded to insert the words "or other high crimes and misdemeanors against the State" after the word "bribery" which passed in the affirmative." Journal of Proceedings [of the Constitutional Convention], Sept. 8, 1787, via Ferrand.
"...regarded the Supreme Court as improper to try the President, because the judges would be appointed by him."
R. Sherman, CT, Sept. 8, 1787. Per Madison, via Ferrand. #Constitution
..."he might lose his capacity after his appointment. He might pervert his administration into a scheme of peculation or oppression."
J. Madison, VA, July 20, 1787. Per Madison, via Ferrand. #Constitution
"Treason...will not reach many dangerous offenses. Hastings is not guilty of treason...As bills of Attainder which have saved the British Constitution are forbidden, it is ...necessary to extend: the power of impeachment." G. Mason, VA, Sept. 8, 1787. Per Madison, via Ferrand.
"The connection between the President & Senate would tend to perpetuate him, by corrupt influence...more necessary on this account that a numerous representation in the other branch...be established."
A. Hamilton of NY, Sept. 8, 1787. per McHenry, via Ferrand. #Constitution
"The House of Representative shall have the sole power of impeachment. It shall choose its Speaker and other officers."
Committee of Style for the Federal Convention, Sept. 10, 1787. Via Ferrand. #Constitution
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