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Health Policy Report (2/3)

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The Week in Review

The Senate — sitting as a court of impeachment — resumed its trial of President Donald Trump last week. Following two marathon days of questioning, Senators took a vote to consider additional evidence and witness testimony beyond the scope of the House’s investigation. The motion was defeated on a close 49-51 vote, with Sens. Susan Collins (R-ME) and Mitt Romney (R-UT) joining all Senate Democrats in support of further witness testimony.

This Week on the Hill: Trump Impeachment Trial Draws to a Close

Posted on February 3, 2020August 8, 2023 by Thornrun

The impeachment trial of President Trump is nearing an endgame after the Senate chose not to pursue additional evidence and witness testimony last week. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) outlined the next steps in the upper chamber’s impeachment process on Friday. Leader McConnell’s resolution provides for two days of closing arguments and Senate speeches today and tomorrow, followed by votes to acquit the President on the two articles of impeachment on Wednesday.