Biscuits and Gravy
yes, in fact they can.
Punish criminals
Congress has the power to punish piracy and felonies that are committed on the high seas. This power is given to them by the constitution of the United States.
piracy
Piracy.
When it is legal
Jefferson asked congress to pass trade laws to punish Britain and France
trying to impeach the official
In general Congress was not as forgiving as Lincoln. They wanted to punish the South and treat it like a conquered enemy.
I believe it is trying to impeach the official
Was legal when committed
1962-1745