CSPAN Democratic Weekly Address - Sen. Chris Van Hollen D-MD July 13, 2024
We start this new year at an important moment for our nation. For only the third time in our history, the senate is preparing to consider the impeachment of a president. The constitution gives us this solemn duty to assess the evidence is presented by the house of representatives and by the president and render a fair judgment. The constitution and the procedures of the senate require each sender to take an oath to duty impartial justice according to the constitution and laws. Senators have a special role as both judge and jury in an impeachment trial. We can vote by a super majority, 51 senat...