A resolution to provide for related procedures concerning the articles of impeachment against Donald John Trump, President of the United States.
Latest action · Jan 31, 2020 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 47. Record Vote Number: 32. (text: CR S769)
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- IntroducedJan 31, 2020
- Agreed to in SenateJan 31, 2020
Summary
This resolution sets forth the rules governing the final arguments and vote regarding the articles of impeachment against President Trump.
Recorded votes 1
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Cosponsors
Members who signed on, in the order they did.
Actions 4
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jan 31, 2020Introduced in Senate
- Jan 31, 2020Submitted in the Senate.
- Jan 31, 2020Measure laid before Senate. (consideration: CR S767-769)
- Jan 31, 2020Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 47. Record Vote Number: 32. (text: CR S769)
In the Congressional Record 1
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| Where | In the Record | Members | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senate | Debate and remarks S767–S769Text printed S767, S769Amendments S767, S768, S769, S771, S772Motions S767, S768Recorded votes S767, S768, S769McConnell motion to table Schumer amendment (subpoena certain witnesses and documents)McConnell motion to table Schumer amendment (subpoena John R. Bolton to testify)McConnell motion to table Van Hollen amendment (require Chief Justice of the Supreme Court to rule on motions to subpoena witnesses and documents) | Charles E. Schumer D-NY (amendment), Chris Van Hollen D-MD (amendment), Mitch McConnell R-KY (motion) | Jan 31, 2020 |
Research
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Cite it 1
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| Product | Title | Kind | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| R46185 | The Impeachment Process in the Senate | Report | Jun 24, 2026 |
Amendments 4
Amendments offered to this resolution.
| Amendment | Description | Offered by | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SA 1295 | To subpoena certain relevant witnesses and documents. | Charles E. Schumer D-NY | Motion to table amendment SA 1295 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 47. Record Vote Number: 28. |
| SA 1296 | To subpoena John Robert Bolton. | Charles E. Schumer D-NY | Motion to table amendment SA 1296 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 49. Record Vote Number: 29. |
| SA 1297 | To subpoena John Robert Bolton. | Charles E. Schumer D-NY | Motion to table amendment SA 1297 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 49. Record Vote Number: 30. |
| SA 1298 | To help ensure impartial justice by requiring the Chief Justice of the United States to rule on motions to subpoena witnesses and documents and issues of privilege. | Chris Van Hollen D-MD | Motion to table amendment SA 1298 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 47. Record Vote Number: 31. |
Titles 1
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- Official Title as Introduced
- A resolution to provide for related procedures concerning the articles of impeachment against Donald John Trump, President of the United States.
Subjects
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- Jan 31, 2020Agreed to Senate
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