Oklahoma § 51-53 - Oath - Concurrence of Senators
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 51-53 — Oath - Concurrence of Senators, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 51-53. Oath - Concurrence of Senators
When the Senate is sitting as a court of impeachment the
Senators shall be on oath or affirmation, impartially to try the
party impeached, and no person shall be convicted without the
concurrence of two-thirds (2/3) of the Senators present.
Added by Laws 1915, c. 131, § 3, emerg. eff. March 12, 1915.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 51-53
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 51-53 cover?
Section 51-53 ("Oath - Concurrence of Senators") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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