In this episode, the hosts discuss philosophies about the interplay of loyalty to “constituents” and the role of conscience for elected officials. In the context of impeachment, they ask whether senators appropriately followed their oaths both as senators and as impeachment jurors to support and defend the Constitution – and the Nation.
Brandenburd v. Ohio
https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/395/444/#tab-opinion-1948083
History of Senatorial Oath
https://www.senate.gov/artandhistory/history/common/briefing/Oath_Office.htm
Oath of federal employees
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/commentary/2019/10/the-oath-of-office-and-what-it-means/
Duty imposed by impeachment oath
https://takecareblog.com/blog/impeachment-trials-and-the-senator-s-oath-of-impartial-justice