Thread by @NickKnudsenUS

New from @SenSchumer: The agreed-upon structure of the impeachment trial.

Link: democrats.senate.gov/download/alb21…

Details: Up to 4 hrs equally divided btwn the Impeachment Managers & the Trump’s counsel to present arguments on Tues Feb 9 on the constitutionality of the trial.

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Following these arguments the Senate will vote, at a simple majority threshold, on whether the Senate has jurisdiction under the Constitution to try the former president. If a majority votes in favor of constitutionality, it will proceed under the following provisions...

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Up to 16 hours per side for the Impeachment Managers and the defense to present their case beginning Wednesday, Feb. 10 at 12:00pm EST. The resolution states that each side must use their time over no greater than two days and each day’s presentation will not exceed 8 hours.

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Following presentations from both sides, a total of 4 hrs for Senators to question the 2 parties.

At the request of the Impeachment Managers, there will then be 4 hours equally divided for arguments on whether the Senate should consider motions to subpoena witnesses & docs.

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If the Senate votes in favor, then motions to subpoena witnesses or documents will be in order, and the Senate will vote on any such motions.

If witnesses or documents are subpoenaed, both parties will be allowed to depose witnesses and conduct appropriate discovery.

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In that event, specific provisions for the conduct of depositions, and of witness testimony in the Senate, if ordered by the Senate, would be included in a subsequent Senate resolution to be agreed to later in the trial.

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Up to 4 hours equally divided between the Impeachment Managers and defense for closing arguments.

At the conclusion of closing arguments, and deliberation time for Senators, if requested, the Senate will vote on the Article of Impeachment.

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Additional note:

Per the request of President Trump’s counsel, no trial proceedings will occur between Friday after 5 p.m. or on Saturday. The Senate will again convene as a Court of Impeachment in the afternoon of Sunday February 14.

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