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S.Res. 488Senate116th Congress (2019-2021)Passed Congress

A resolution to provide for related procedures concerning the articles of impeachment against Donald John Trump, President of the United States.

Sponsored by Mitch McConnellSen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY)
Introduced January 31, 2020

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This Senate resolution sets the procedural framework for the impeachment trial of President Donald J. Trump. It closes the trial record, waives a specific Senate rule, schedules the final arguments, and fixes the time when the Senate will vote on the articles of impeachment.

Key Provisions

  • The trial record is closed and cannot be reopened during the proceedings.
  • The Senate waives the “two‑person rule” in its impeachment trial rules.
  • Final arguments will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 3, 2020, last no more than four hours, and be split evenly between the House managers and the President’s counsel.
  • After the arguments, the Senate will adjourn until 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 5, 2020, when it will vote on the articles of impeachment without further debate.

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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 47. Record Vote Number: 32. (text: CR S769)

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January 31, 2020

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January 31, 2020

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January 31, 2020

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Measure laid before Senate. (consideration: CR S767-769)

January 31, 2020

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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 47. Record Vote Number: 32. (text: CR S769)

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January 31, 2020

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January 31, 2020 at 7:49 PM

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Majority required: 1/2 (50%)

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III

116th CONGRESS

2d Session

S. RES. 488

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

January 31, 2020

Mr. McConnell submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

RESOLUTION

To provide for related procedures concerning the articles of impeachment against Donald John Trump, President of the United States.

That the record in this case shall be closed, and no motion with respect to reopening the record shall be in order for the duration of these proceedings.

The Senate shall proceed to final arguments as provided in the impeachment rules, waiving the two person rule contained in Rule XXII of the Rules of Procedure and Practice in the Senate When Sitting on Impeachment Trials. Such arguments shall begin at 11:00am on Monday, February 3, 2020, and not exceed four hours, and be equally divided between the House and the President to be used as under the Rules of Impeachment.

At the conclusion of the final arguments by the House and the President, the court of impeachment shall stand adjourned until 4:00pm on Wednesday, February 5, 2020, at which time the Senate, without intervening action or debate shall vote on the Articles of Impeachment.