Political Quotes

“Mr. Chief Justice, I send an amendment to the desk to subpoena John R. Bolton, and I ask that it be read. The CHIEF JUSTICE. The clerk will read the amendment. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from New York [Mr. Schumer] proposes an amendment numbered 1296. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To subpoena John Robert Bolton) At the appropriate place in the resolving clause, insert the following: Sec. ___. Notwithstanding any other provision of this resolution, pursuant to rules V and VI of the Rules of Procedure and Practice in the Senate When Sitting on Impeachment Trials, the Chief Justice of the United States, through the Secretary of the Senate, shall issue a subpoena for the taking of testimony of John Robert Bolton, and the Sergeant at Arms is authorized to utilize the services of the Deputy Sergeant at Arms or any other employee of the Senate in serving the subpoena authorized to be issued by this section. Motion to Table The CHIEF JUSTICE. The majority leader is recognized. Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. Chief Justice, I move to table the amendment, and I ask for the yeas and nays. The CHIEF JUSTICE. Is there a sufficient second? There is a sufficient second. The clerk will call the roll. The senior assistant legislative clerk called the roll. The CHIEF JUSTICE. Are there any Senators in the Chamber wishing to vote or change his or her vote?…”