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Bato to ask 'new' Senate if it has jurisdiction over impeachment case
Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa intends to seek a Senate vote to determine if the current 20th Congress will honor decisions made by the 19th Congress concerning Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial.
Dela Rosa believes it is fair to question the Senate's willingness to be bound by previous actions, mirroring the question posed to the House of Representatives.
The Senate, previously convened as an impeachment court, had proposed returning the Articles of Impeachment to the House.
This move was pending certifications from the House regarding the impeachment complaint's adherence to constitutional limits and the 20th Congress's willingness to prosecute based on a 19th Congress complaint.
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