Samuel Chase had served on the Supreme Court since 1796. More than the first two proceedings, however, this third trial challenged the Senate to explore the meaning of impeachable crimes. The second impeachment trial, in 1804, removed a federal judge for reasons of drunkenness and insanity. The Senate dismissed the case, citing lack of jurisdiction. In 17, the Senate had tried a senator previously expelled on grounds of treason. On November 30, 1804, for the third time in its brief history, the Senate began preparations for an impeachment trial.
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