Senate Votes Against Additional Witnesses
Posted on AllSides February 3rd, 2020
This Abridge News topic aggregates four unique arguments on different sides of the debate. Here are the quick facts to get you started:
THE QUICK FACTS
- Late Friday, the Senate narrowly voted against summoning witnesses for President Trump's impeachment trial.
- This all but ensures President Trump's acquittal during a final vote which will take place on Wednesday, February 5th.
- The final vote was 51-49 with four swing votes split. Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT) and Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) voted with the Democrats for witnesses, while Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) ...