SR 115-19: Articles of Impeachment Against Secretary of State Old School Republican (Final Vote)

[LAKISYLVANIA]

ARTICLES OF IMPEACHMENT

A RESOLUTION.

Whereas, the Constitution provides that the Senate “shall have the sole Power to adopt and try Articles of Impeachment” and that civil officers of the Republic of Atlasia  “shall be removed from Office and disqualified from any office under the Republic of Atlasia for a period not exceeding two years" on Impeachment for, and Conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors; and

Whereas, Old School Republican, Senator of the Republic of Atlasia, has in fact committed a multitude of high crimes and misdemeanors in blatant disregard to the laws of Atlasia and his oath of office;

Be it resolved, that Old School Republican, Senator of the Republic of Atlasia, is hereby impeached for high crimes and misdemeanors and is hereby subject to all constitutional penalties prescribed by the Constitution and that the attached articles of impeachment be exhibited to the Atlasian Senate; and

Be it further resolved that these articles of impeachment exhibited by the Senate of the Republic of Atlasia be in the name of itself and of the people of the Republic of Atlasia, against Old School Republican, Senator of the Republic of Atlasia, in maintenance and support of its impeachment against him for high crimes and misdemeanors.

Article 1: ACTS OF TREASON

In his conduct while being Senator of the Republic of Atlasia—and in violation of his constitutional oath faithfully to execute the office of Senator of the Republic of Atlasia and, to the best of his ability, preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the Republic of Atlasia, and in violation of his constitutional duty to take care that the laws be faithfully executed, Old School Republican engaged in high Crimes and Misdemeanors by Abusing The Power of his office by violating SB 2017-065.

On May 15th and 16th, 2023 , Old School Republican endorsed the secessionist movement which is a violation of the secession of the criminal justice act of 2016, it being considered an act of treason.

Here is a link to that endorsement: https://talkelections.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=549125.msg9073723#msg9073723

OSR:

The actions of the Atlasian government in response to this last night was proof that Atlasia is dead and given that they refuse to acknowledge it , I will officially be endorsing the secessionist movement and will be working with them to make secession an official reality . I want to thank YT for helping me quickly find a new residence in Plano , Texas and I look forward to living in my new home .

Thank You , May God Bless you and May God Bless the South

Sponsor: Laki

[At-Large Senator LouisvilleThunder]

I will co-sponsor.

[OSR stands with Israel]

YT will choose my replacement so good luck lol

[LAKISYLVANIA]

YT will choose my replacement so good luck lol

Conviction of impeachment means a 2 year ban from holding office so good luck lol

[Sirius_]

YT will choose my replacement so good luck lol

I thought the south was Independent and didn't answer to the Senate

[S019]

OSR for all of his faults tried to maintain peace until things became unsustainable and we saw both sides blatantly violate established statute. I don’t really think this is worthy of impeachment and this is a direction that will honestly just further kill the game.

[LAKISYLVANIA]

There will be an opportunity to debate over these articles, but I must ask senators and citizen to remain politeful, respect democracy and respect the senatorial process. Thank you.

If you believe Old School Republican should be impeached or not be impeached, than make your arguments so that the senate can this into consideration while having a vote later on.

Insults such as the one here above, will immediately be reported as they're against the forum rules.

[LAKISYLVANIA]

Motioning to suspend the rules and proceed to a final vote. 24 hours to object.

[West_Midlander]

YT will choose my replacement so good luck lol

I thought the south was Independent and didn't answer to the Senate

They want to be "independent" while retaining representation. OSR wanting to vote in this body as an elected Senator and proclaiming Southern "independence" means he wants to have his cake and eat it too, or he at least is not committed to the idea of a truly independent South, which he purports to support.

[LAKISYLVANIA]

Withdrawing the motion to suspend the rules

[LAKISYLVANIA]

Motioning for a final vote

[LAKISYLVANIA]

A final vote is now open. Senators, please vote Aye, Nay, or Abstain.

[nerd73]

Aye

[LAKISYLVANIA]

Aye

[The world will shine with light in our nightmare]

Aye

[Sirius_]

Aye

[West_Midlander]

Aye

[Kahane's Grave Is A Gender-Neutral Bathroom]

Aye

[Vice President Christian Man]

Aye

[FT-02 Senator A.F.E. 🇵🇸🤝🇺🇸🤝🇺🇦]

Aye

[At-Large Senator LouisvilleThunder]

Aye

[Dr. MB]

Aye

[Adam Griffin]

I spoke out against impeachment internally in this particular case, but that was before OSR openly advocated for secession, joined a secessionist party and moved to a territory in rebellion as a show of support (among other things).

I wish it hadn't come to this.

Aye.

[Sirius_]

This resolution has the votes to pass. Senators have 24 hours to vote or change their votes.

[Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee]

The Senate shall have the sole power to adopt and try articles of impeachment. No articles of impeachment shall be adopted without the concurrence of three-fifths of the voting Senators. The Chief Justice shall preside over all trials of impeachment save when the impeachment is against a sitting member of the Supreme Court. No person shall be convicted on any article of impeachment without the concurrence of two-thirds of the members of the Senate. In all cases, the penalty for conviction shall be removal from office and disqualification from any office under the Republic of Atlasia for a period not exceeding two years.