From CNN, 12/14/06:
http://www.cnn.com/POLITICS/blogs/politicalticker/2006/12/johnson-able-to-retain-senate-seat.html
Johnson able to retain senate seat even in prolonged absence
CNN Congressional Producer Ted Barrett
WASHINGTON (CNN) --
The Democrats' slight hold on power in the Senate is largely safe
despite South Dakota Democratic Sen. Tim Johnson's health scare,
Senate Historian Don Richie tells CNN.
As stipulated by Senate rules, Johnson could retain his seat even if
he is incapacitated, unable to vote, and not even able to show up to
work.
Moreover, the Senate does not have the power to forcefully remove
Johnson unless he committed a crime.
Such a scenario has even occurred in Johnson's home state of South
Dakota.
After South Dakota Sen. Karl Earle Mundt had a stroke in 1969 he
remained in office until his term expired in 1973 without casting
another vote after the governor refused Mundt's wish of appointing his
wife to the post.
A state governor has the power to appoint a new senator only if the
current senator dies in office or resigns his seat.
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Harry
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