S.Res. 39Senate117th Congress (2021-2023)Passed Congress

A resolution to authorize the installation of appropriate equipment and furniture in the Senate chamber for the impeachment proceedings of Donald John Trump, former President of the United States.

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The resolution authorizes the Senate’s Sergeant at Arms to set up special equipment and furniture in the Senate chamber for the impeachment trial of former President Donald J. Trump. It is meant to support the House managers presenting the case and the former president’s counsel during the trial, and applies only while the Senate is sitting for the impeachment proceedings.

Key Provisions

Directs the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper to install a lectern, witness table and chairs, plus tables and chairs for an equal number of House managers and the president’s counsel in the Senate chamber’s well
Allows for video and audio equipment such as monitors and microphones to display evidence during the trial
Requires that all installed items be placed so they cause the least possible disruption to Senate business

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S588; text: CR S578)

February 8, 2021

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February 8, 2021

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S588; text: CR S578)

February 8, 2021

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Sen. Charles E. SchumerD-NY · Feb 8, 2021

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the en bloc consideration of the following resolutions that were submitted earlier today: S. Res. 38, S. Res. 39, S. Res. 40, and…

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Agreed to SenateIssued February 8, 2021

III

117th CONGRESS

1st Session

S. RES. 39

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

February 8, 2021

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

RESOLUTION

To authorize the installation of appropriate equipment and furniture in the Senate chamber for the impeachment proceedings of Donald John Trump, former President of the United States.

Authorization for equipment and furniture

(a)

In general

In recognition of the unique requirements raised by the impeachment proceedings against Donald John Trump, former President of the United States, the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate shall install appropriate equipment and furniture in the Senate chamber for use by the managers from the House of Representatives and counsel for the former President in their presentations to the Senate during all times that the Senate is sitting for trial with the President pro tempore presiding.

(b)

Scope

The appropriate equipment and furniture referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:

(1)

A lectern, a witness table and chair if required, and tables and chairs to accommodate an equal number of managers from the House of Representatives and counsel for the former President, which shall be placed in the well of the Senate.

(2)

Such equipment as may be required to permit the display of video or audio evidence, including video monitors and microphones, which may be placed in the chamber for use by the managers from the House of Representatives or counsel for the former President.

(c)

Manner

All equipment and furniture authorized by this resolution shall be placed in the chamber in a manner that provides the least practicable disruption to Senate proceedings.