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117th Congress · Senate

A resolution to provide for related procedures concerning the article of impeachment against Donald John Trump, former President of the United States.

Subjects: Congressional operations and organization · Congressional oversight · Congressional-executive branch relations · Evidence and witnesses · Government ethics and transparency, public corruption · House of Representatives · Legislative rules and procedure · Members of Congress

In plain language

  • Senate resolution in the 117th Congress.
  • Establishes procedures for conducting the impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump.
  • Senate passed it on Feb 9, 2021 (substantive).
Official summary (Congressional Research Service)

This resolution establishes procedures for conducting the impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump. These procedures include (1) filing requirements and deadlines, (2) time allotments for arguments and presentations in support of and against the article of impeachment, (3) admission of evidence, and (4) voting on the article of impeachment.

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