Impeach (motion)
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| Class | Incidental main |
|---|---|
| Second | Yes |
| Debatable | Yes |
| Amendable | Yes |
| Reconsider | A decision or finding favorable to accused may not be reconsidered, but an unfavorable decision can be reconsidered. |
The motion (parliamentary procedure) to impeach is used to bring an accusation against a person. A majority vote is needed to put the accused on trial.[1] A majority vote convicts for a minor offense, and a two-thirds vote for a major offense. A vote of censure or reprimand requires majority vote, and suspension or expulsion a two-thirds vote.[2] Robert's Rules of Order does not prohibit an individual member from preferring charges, but states that the best method of handling such situations is to appoint a committee to conduct a confidential investigation;[3] and a two-thirds vote is required to expel.[4]
[edit] References
- ^ Demeter, George (1969). Demeter's Manual of Parliamentary Law and Procedure, 1969 ed., p. 265
- ^ Demeter, George (1969). Demeter's Manual of Parliamentary Law and Procedure, 1969 ed., p. 268
- ^ Robert, Henry M. (2000). Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised, 10th ed., p. 632
- ^ Robert, Henry M. (2000). Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised, 10th ed., p. 640
