NEW: @SenSchumer and @senatemajldr told their members at their respective closed-door lunches that the two leaders have agreed to a proposal culminating in a Wednesday vote to acquit the president, according to two Democrats in the room and two Republican aides familiar. 1/
@SenSchumer @senatemajldr Since the proposal requires the buy-in of senators of both parties and the president, the details and timeline could shift.
Some Republicans and the White House are still hoping for an acquittal vote before the State of the Union Tuesday night.
Some Republicans and the White House are still hoping for an acquittal vote before the State of the Union Tuesday night.
A Wh official said they would prefer acquittal on Tuesday but...
“We're happy with an acquittal as soon as possible. We sure would like Tuesday, but the Senate can only go as fast as it can,” the official said. “Whenever the date and time lands, resolution provides conclusion."
“We're happy with an acquittal as soon as possible. We sure would like Tuesday, but the Senate can only go as fast as it can,” the official said. “Whenever the date and time lands, resolution provides conclusion."
If the proposal is approved by all parties, the trial would not be in session this weekend. It would resume Monday with six hours of closing arguments divided for the House Managers and the WH defense. 4/
Again if accepted by all parties, Tuesday would allow senators 10 minutes each to make a statement. It would not be within the confines of the trial to allow senators to not be present, which would allow 2020 candidates the ability to be in the campaign trail. END
