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Senate Trial Begins
- When
- February 9, 1805
- Where
- Senate Chamber
The impeachment trial commenced in the Senate on February 9, 1805, with Vice President Aaron Burr presiding.
The Senate, controlled by Jeffersonian Democratic-Republicans, began the trial. Virginia Representative John Randolph led the prosecution. The trial was a significant political event, reflecting the tensions between the executive branch and the Federalist judiciary.
Sources
- Samuel Chase Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-13
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