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THE SENATE, 
Vacancies. 1, If for two consecutive sessions of the Parliament he 
fails to give his attendance. 
2. If he takes an oath or makes a declaration or 
acknowledgment of allegiance, obedience, or adherence to 
a foreign power, or does an act whereby he becomes a 
subject or citizen, or entitled to the rights or privileges of 
a subject or citizen, of a foreign power. 
3. If he is adjudged bankrupt or insolvent, or applies 
for the benefit of any law relating to insolvent debtors, or 
becomes a public defaulter. 
4. If he is attainted of treason, or convicted of felony 
or of any infamous crime. 
5. If he ceases to be qualified by property or residence ; 
but a Senator holding an office under the Government 
requiring his presence at the seat of Government is not to 
be disqualified by reason of his residence there.