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A resolution which was proposed by the Senate Majority leader Mitch Mcconnell that is seeking basically a swift trial and the democrats including Senate Minority leader Chuck Schumer have criticized this proposal that its part of an effort to cover up president. Were watching again live pictures from inside the Senate Chamber where preparations are underway for the 1st process in President Trumps impeachment trial lets bring in heidi is will cost 0 in washington d. C. On capitol hill heidi tell us what the 1st order of business is going to be as this gets on the way in washington. Charm on jus...

The support of the majority of the senate. Thats because it sets up a structure that is they are, evenhanded, and tracks closely with past president s that were established unanimously. After pretrial business the resolution establishes the four things that need to happen next. First, the senate will hear an opening presentation from the house managers. Second, we will hear from the president s council. Third, senators will be able to seek further information by posing written questions to either side through the chief justice. And, fourth, with all that information in hand the senate will con...

God of mercy, we give you thanks for giving us another day. Bless our nation as holy days of religious traditions for so many of our citizens approach, and as the year comes to a close. Help us to look to the future with hope, committed to a renewed effort to Work Together as citizens of a united america. Help us all to be truly grateful for the blessings of this past year. And as always, we pray that whatever is done this day be for your greater honor and glory, amen. The speaker pro tempore pursuant to section 7a of House Resolution 758, the journal of the last days proceedings is approved. ...

Government for the rest of the year to avoid a shut down tomorrow at midnight and work on a number of judicial nominees today. Now, live coverage of the u. S. Senate here on cspan2. The presiding officer the senate will come to order. The chaplain dr. Barry black will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Eternal god, you are our light and salvation and we are not afraid. You protect us from danger so we do not tremble. Mighty god, you are not intimidated by the challenges that confront our nation and world. Lord, inspire our lawmakers with the knowledge of your holiness that wi...

Vote the presiding officer on this vote, the yeas are 71, the nays are 21. Threefifths of the senators duly chosen having voted in the affirmative, the motion is agreed to. Mr. Leahy mr. President . The presiding officer the senator from vermont. Mr. Leahy mr. President , i think were waiting for somebody on the other side. Ill yield, but i want to thank everybody for joining senator shelby and i on this vote. Its going to help us move forward, where i noted, as i said earlier in my remarks, republicans and democrats came together and worked extraordinarily hard on these appropriations bills. ...