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| The trial of President Donald J. Trump. The Senate now must hold Trump accountable for high crimes and misdemeanors. |
The 100 U.S. Senators must appear for the trial and most hold their tongues while impeachment managers and White House defense attorneys speak.
As Donald J. Trump heads to Davos for the World Economic Forum, the Senate will vote on how to conduct the trial. The senate trial will began on January 21 and it could last at least a month.
The House passed two articles of impeachment. The House had charged him with abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.
Grim Reaper, Mitch McConnell (R-KY) has signaled a quick trial and have been trying his hardest to accomplish this. But it's caused some controversy. Ever since his appearance on Sean "Softball" Hannity's shitshow, the Democrats are calling McConnell complicit in this.
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| Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) lead impeachment manager says Sen. Mitch McConnell's proposals amounts to a coverup. |
It lead the House of Representatives to make the decision to hold him accountable for this action.
The proceedings began with debate over the rules of the trial. McConnell, a Republican and an ally of the president, unveiled a resolution laying out the procedures on Monday.
The resolution delays votes on whether to call witnesses or admit new evidence until after opening arguments by House impeachment managers, who act as prosecutors in the case, and the president's defense team. Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, a Democrat, blasted McConnell for delaying votes on witnesses and said he planned to offer several amendments to allow witnesses before opening arguments.
A simple majority of senators — 51 votes— is needed to approve the resolution and other motions. There are 53 Republicans in the Senate, and 47 Democrats, including two independents.
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