The White House is urging Senate Republicans to preserve the option of moving to swiftly dismiss charges against Trump after opening arguments in his impeachment trial, as GOP leaders and Trump's team look for a quick end to the proceedings, sources say
Republicans are debating including in the Senate resolution, which would govern the rules of the trial, a provision to dismiss the charges, something that would require 51 votes and would stop the trial in its tracks.But moving ahead with a dismissal vote could put Republicans up for reelection in a tough spot if they are seen as moving too quickly to dismiss the case.
Lamar Alexander, a retiring Tennessee Republican and McConnell confidante, said Monday when asked if he's open to witnesses."What I think is important is we have a vote on whether we need additional documents and witnesses. And that would only be appropriate after we've heard the case and asked our questions."That tracks directly with the model McConnell has touted now for weeks: a Senate resolution governing the trial that follow the procedures of Clinton's trial.
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