submitted by Jbsmoover
What did I miss? The rules have already been set in place. 2 days and 24 hours for each side. Why are the Dems getting a 3rd day, setting the defense back until Saturday?
What did I miss? The rules have already been set in place. 2 days and 24 hours for each side. Why are the Dems getting a 3rd day, setting the defense back until Saturday?
No specific names given, but I'm sure the usual suspect. From:
https://q13fox.com/2020/01/21/senate-impeachment-trial-republicans-vote-to-kill-amendments-seeking-documents-and-witnesses/
The debate over the trial rules played out after Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell decided to alter the trial resolution shortly before it gaveled in Tuesday, amid concerns from key Senate Republicans and an uproar from Democrats.
The new resolution will give the House impeachment managers and the President's team three days each to make their 24 hours of trial arguments, instead of two as McConnell had initially proposed. There were also changes to the section of the resolution that would not have admitted the House's evidence without a vote — now, evidence will be admitted automatically unless there is a motion from the President's team to throw out evidence.