Senators are expected to debate how the trial will be conducted.
Technically, this is the second day of the trial. On Thursday, senators met for the reading of the impeachment articles, the swearing-in of Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts, who will cast the tie-breaking vote, if necessary, and to take the oath. Tuesday marks the first full day, though, and will involve senators mapping out how to conduct the trial.
Senators would also have up to 16 hours to question both parties, followed by four more hours of argument by the parties and ultimately, a debate as to whether the Senate will subpoena any witnesses or documents. Witness testimony will only be allowed if the parties have had the opportunity to depose the witness.
Materials from the House of Representatives could be admitted into evidence through a motion, a proposed requirement that irked Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer. The New York Democrat said in a statement that McConnell's rules indicated he doesn't want to hear existing or new evidence.
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