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Thus, a person called to testify before Congress can refuse if they believe the government could use the testimony against them in criminal proceedings. To render the protections against self-incrimination ineffective, Congress can provide immunity from criminal prosecution.
Blountâs impeachment trialâthe first ever conductedâestablished the principle that Members of Congress and Senators were not âCivil Officersâ under the Constitution, and accordingly, they could only be removed from office by a two-thirds vote for expulsion by their respective chambers.