On the recordFebruary 9, 2021
in a moment, I will call up a resolution to govern the structure of the second impeachment trial of Donald John Trump. It has been agreed to by the House managers, the former President's counsel, and is cosponsored by the Republican leader. It is bipartisan. It is our solemn constitutional duty to conduct a fair and honest impeachment trial on the charges against former President Trump--the gravest charges ever brought against a President of the United States in American history. This resolution provides for a fair trial, and I urge the Senate to adopt it. Mr. President, I send a resolution to the desk on my behalf and that of the Republican leader for the organizing of the next phases of this trial. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: A resolution (S. Res. 47) to provide for related procedures concerning the article of impeachment against Donald John Trump, former President of the United States. Vote on S. Res. 47 The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The question is on agreeing to the adoption of the resolution.
