Three ways the end of the impeachment trial could play out – By Jordain Carney (The Hill) / Jan 31 2020
Friday will be a make-or-break moment in President Trump’s impeachment trial, as Republicans try to bring the proceedings to a close.
Senators will hold a crucial vote on whether or not to call new witnesses or compel documents as part of the Senate’s proceeding.
Though Trump is all but guaranteed to be acquitted at the end of the trial, Friday’s vote is a turning point that will determine what comes next, including how long it will last.
The Senate is expected to convene by 1 p.m. on Friday. Senators are warning that if Republicans successfully block witnesses, senators are likely to move quickly to Trump’s acquittal on Friday night or early Saturday.
Before a vote on witnesses, both Trump’s legal team and House managers get up to two hours each to make their case to the Senate, according to a resolution passed last week on the rules for the trial.
What happens after that? There are a few scenarios to watch for.
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