When possessed of an impeachment, the senate shall forthwith cause the person accused to be brought before it.
Code 1858, § 5285; Shan., § 7265; Code 1932, § 11867; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2606.
Cross-References. Impeachments to be tried after adjournment of general assembly, Tenn. Const., art. V, § 3.