Sulzer, the disgraced former governor of New York, faced off against his accusers in a tense Senate trial, accused of high crimes and misdemeanors. On this fateful night, September 18, 1913, in Albany, the city was awash with anticipation as the esteemed governor prepared to defend his plea of innocence against charges brought by the State Assembly. Sulzer stood before the judges, members of the court of appeals and the Senate, his fate hanging precariously in the balance. A two-thirds majority vote by the Joint Assembly was required to convict the once-respected leader, who now faced the possibility of downfall.
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Key Facts
- State: NY
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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