You are hereby commanded to serve and return the within subpœna, according to law.
Dated at Washington, this —— day of ——, in the year of our Lord ——, and of the Independence of the United States, the ——.
Secretary of the Senate.
7. The President of the Senate shall direct all necessary preparations in the Senate Chamber, and all the forms of proceeding, while the Senate are sitting for the purpose of trying an impeachment, and all forms during the trial, not otherwise specially provided for by the Senate.
8. He shall also be authorized to direct the employment of the Marshal of the District of Columbia, or any other person or persons, during the trial, to discharge such duties as may be prescribed by him.
9. At twelve o’clock of the day appointed for the return of the summons against the person impeached, the legislative and executive business of the Senate shall be suspended and the Secretary of the Senate shall administer an oath to the returning officer, in the form following, viz: “I, ——, do solemnly swear, that the return made and subscribed by me, upon the process issued on the —— day of ——, by the Senate of the United States, against ——, is truly made, and that I have performed said services as therein described. So help me God.” Which oath shall be entered at large on the records.
10. The person impeached shall then be called to appear, and answer the articles of impeachment exhibited against him. If he appears, or any person for him, the appearance shall be recorded, stating particularly, if by himself, or if by agent or attorney; naming the person appearing, and the capacity in which he appears. If he does not appear, either personally, or by agent or attorney, the same shall be recorded.
11. At twelve o’clock of the day appointed for the trial of an impeachment, the Legislative and Executive business of the Senate shall be postponed. The Secretary shall then administer the following oath or affirmation to the President:
“You solemnly swear, or affirm, that in all things appertaining to the trial of the impeachment of ——, you will do impartial justice according to the Constitution and laws of the United States.”
12. And the President shall administer the said oath or affirmation to each Senator present.