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The House of Representatives cannot exclude a rightfully elected member who meets all the qualifications
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because
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Powell was lawfully elected by his constituents
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because
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"the people should choose whom they please to govern them" - Alexander Hamilton
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because
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The proceeding against Powell were intended to exclude him, not expel him
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however
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The House does have the power to expel members under Article 1, Section 5
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but
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Expulsion was not the purpose of the proceedings in this case
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because
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Congress does have an interest in in preserving it's institutional integrity
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Powell met the requirements to be a member of the House
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U.S. Constitution, Article 1, Section 2
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