Pt. 2, c. I, § III, Art. VI
House impeaches; senate tries
Power
The Legislature
Pt. 2, c. I · Legislative Power
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The house of representatives shall be the grand inquest of this commonwealth; and all impeachments made by them, shall be heard and tried by the senate.
Simplified explanation
The house of representatives is the grand inquest of the commonwealth, and all impeachments it makes shall be heard and tried by the senate.