The president of the Chamber of Deputies, Hugo Motta (Republicanos-PB), decided that the impeachment of deputy Alexandre Ramagem (PL-RJ) will be analyzed directly by the plenary.
The measure contradicts the express guidance of the Federal Supreme Court, which, in an administrative procedure without political voting.
Motta stated that the decision to take the case to the plenary session intends to “protect parliamentary prerogatives”, despite the Supreme Court having indicated that the loss of mandate resulting from a criminal conviction should only be formalized.
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To speed up the process, the Chamber will waive analysis by the Constitution and Justice Committee.
Imminent revocations
The president of the Chamber also informed that the case of deputy Eduardo Bolsonaro (PL-SP) should be considered next week. Unlike Ramagem, however, , without a plenary vote.
The parliamentarian exceeded the limit of absences allowed by the Constitution by remaining in the United States since March. According to Motta, the number of absences “is sufficient” for him to lose his mandate.
Eduardo has been the target of several requests for impeachment since October and reached the maximum number of absences at the end of November, after successive absences linked to his international activities due to American sanctions against Brazilian authorities.
The Chamber’s strategy
The approach adopted by Motta suggests that the Chamber intends to take a leading role in cases considered sensitive in the political field, even when there is an express determination by the STF on the applicable procedure.
The decision to bring criminal convictions to the plenary comes at a time when part of Congress is pushing for greater autonomy in relations with the Judiciary, especially after recent Court decisions involving impeachment of ministers.
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