The Daily The Latest: The Rules
Dec 18, 2019
The podcast dives into the intricate impeachment proceedings against Trump, highlighting the shifting dynamics as it moves to the Senate. Tension mounts between party leaders over trial rules and key witness testimonies. A surprising admission from a juror adds layers to the political landscape, impacting moderate Republicans. With strategies on both sides intensifying, listeners get a front-row seat to the unfolding drama of this historic political moment.
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House Impeachment Rules
- House Democrats will control the impeachment vote rules, limiting Republican influence.
- This includes set debate times and no amendments, favoring a straight party-line vote.
Senate Impeachment Rules
- In the Senate, the impeachment trial rules are uncertain, with a power struggle between McConnell and Schumer.
- McConnell rejects Schumer's witness proposal, claiming it's the House's responsibility, not the Senate's.
McConnell's Limited Power
- McConnell's power to set Senate trial rules is limited by the need for consensus and votes.
- Moderate Republicans, especially those facing re-election, hold significant influence over the process.