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Jan. 21, 2020 Blackburn Statement on the Senate Impeachment Organizing Resolution Sen. Marsha Blackburn
Jan. 21, 2020 Tweet - "As Senators, we took an oath to do impartial justice, but Majority Leader McConnell is setting up a trial without critical documents and relevant witnesses. It is not our job to support and defend President Trump, our job is to support and defend the Constitution." Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Jan. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Americans know that a trial w/o witnesses and evidence is a sham. The House impeached POTUS because he abused his power and tried to cover up that abuse. Now, @senatemajldr is trying to make the United States Senate an accomplice in that cover-up." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 21, 2020 Durbin Statement On Senator McConnell's Impeachment Trial Resolution Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 21, 2020 CNN "Erin Burnett Outfront" - Transcript: Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) is Interviewed About the Senate Impeachment Trial Sen. Chris Murphy
Jan. 21, 2020 Senator Rick Scott: Let's Get Back To Work Sen. Rick Scott
Jan. 21, 2020 Pelosi Statement on McConnell Cover-Up Resolution Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Jan. 21, 2020 Tweet - "From day one, we have learned that Senator McConnell's political loyalty to this President is more important than respect for the Constitution, the integrity of the Senate, and common decency." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 21, 2020 Tweet - "The President's legal position is that he has a right to abuse his power as much as he wants, and there is nothing Congress can do about it. The Founders disagreed on both, and there is something Congress can do: hold a fair trial. #DefendOurDemocracy" Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Jan. 21, 2020 Tweet - "I just took the floor to demand a vote to subpoena the witnesses and documents needed for a fair trial. Will Senate Republicans vote for a fair trial? Or will they enable a cover-up?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 21, 2020 "The President's Actions are on Trial--But the U.S. Senate is on Trial, Too": Senator Murray Calls for Fair, Thorough Impeachment Trial Following Senate Republicans' "Cover-up" Rules Proposal Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 21, 2020 Tweet - "I just demanded a vote on calling as a witness Mick Mulvaney, President Trump's Acting White House Chief of Staff Will Senate Republicans vote with us for a fair trial? Or will they keep enabling a cover-up like they've done all day by voting against our requests for documents?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 21, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump and his enablers insist that he is the innocent victim of a witch hunt, a cruel hoax. Why then are they so afraid of evidence and witnesses coming out? I hope four of my Republican colleagues will fight for a fair trial." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 21, 2020 Duckworth Statement on Leader Mcconnell's Proposed Rules for Impeachment Trial Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Americans deserve a fair trial But @SenateGOP blocked reasonable amendments that subpoena 1--WH Docs 2--State Dept Docs 3--OMB Docs 4--Mulvaney 5--DOD Docs --Blair/Duffey 7--Relevant Docs 8--Bolton and that make (9, 10, 11) commonsense rules changes Why are they enabling a cover-up?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 21, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Senator McConnell's Resolution on Rules for the Impeachment Trial Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 21, 2020 Tweet - "The way the Senate decides to handle mid-trial questions such as witnesses could have institutional consequences that go far beyond this trial and this presidency. We are not going to rush into these questions without even hearing opening arguments." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Jan. 21, 2020 Tweet - "It will be telling if the House managers try to get the Senate to pre-commit ourselves to supplementing the investigation they themselves oversaw and decided to shut down. Just last week, they said their case as it already exists is "overwhelming" and "beyond a reasonable doubt."" Sen. Mitch McConnell
Jan. 21, 2020 Tweet - "There were good reasons why all 100 senators agreed two decades ago that the Senate should not cross these bridges before we came to them. We will not let the architects of the unfair House process convince the Senate to rewrite our rules just for President Trump." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Jan. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Rep. Tom Railsback was a friend who served his district and nation with class. His decision to support the impeachment of Pres. Nixon may have cost him his Republican primary years later, but it earned him a legacy of respect for his courage." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Republican Senators will face a choice about getting the facts, or joining Senator McConnell and President Trump in trying to cover them up. This is a historic moment. The eyes of America are watching." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 21, 2020 Tweet - "In 1999, the Senate unanimously agreed on a basic trial structure that was fair to all parties. Today, we must rise to the occasion and preserve that bipartisan precedent. Our resolution sets up the same basic steps. Fair is fair." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Jan. 20, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: nterview With Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE); Impeachment Trial Preparations Sen. Chris Coons
Jan. 20, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump: You keep saying you did nothing wrong. If you really believe that: Let your men testify. Release the emails. Let the truth come out!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 20, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell is trying to stop witnesses and documents from coming to light. Democrats will force a vote on witnesses and documents. All America needs are four Senate Republicans for a fair trial." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 20, 2020 Tweet - "To @SecAzar: We need a coordinated mental health campaign in Puerto Rico NOW. With the unprecedented devastation from the earthquakes, it's past time to act and help our fellow Americans access the care they need." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 20, 2020 Congressman Johnson Delivers Address at Martin Luther King Jr. Annual Commemorative Service at Ebenezer Baptist Church Rep. Hank Johnson
Jan. 20, 2020 U.S. House of Representatives Files Replication to President's Answer to The Articles of Impeachment Rep. Sylvia Garcia
Jan. 20, 2020 Tweet - "I'm no stranger to working 12 hour days, but let's be clear: Leader McConnell shouldn't try to rush the process and hide the truth from the American people. We need a fair and open trial with witnesses and relevant documents." Sen. John Barrasso
Jan. 20, 2020 Tweet - "After reading his resolution, it's clear Sen. McConnell is hell-bent on making it much more difficult to get witnesses & documents and intent on rushing the trial through On something as important as impeachment--Sen. McConnell's resolution is nothing short of a national disgrace" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 20, 2020 Tweet - "Under this resolution, Senator McConnell is saying he doesn't want to hear any of the existing evidence, and he doesn't want to hear any new evidence. A trial with no evidence--no existing record, no witnesses, no documents--isn't a trial at all. It's a cover up." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 20, 2020 Stefanik Named Member of President Trump's Impeachment Defense Team Rep. Elise Stefanik
Jan. 20, 2020 U.S. House of Representatives Files Replication to President's Answer to the Articles of Impeachment Rep. Zoe Lofgren, ...
Jan. 20, 2020 Johnson Statement on Appointment to President Trump's Impeachment Team Rep. Mike Johnson
Jan. 20, 2020 CNN "Erin Burnett Outfront" - Transcript: Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) Discusses About The Timing Of The Release Of The Rules Of President Trump's Impeachment Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Jan. 20, 2020 Tweet - "The draft #USMCA originally put forward by President Trump failed to protect America's workers, had huge giveaways to Big Pharma & fell far short on the environment. The USMCA I signed this morning has been transformed by Democrats' leadership for hard-working Americans." Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Jan. 20, 2020 Tweet - "As soon as Senator McConnell offers this resolution, I will be offering amendments to address the many flaws in this deeply unfair proposal and to subpoena the witnesses and documents we have requested." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 19, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Maxine Waters Rep. Maxine Waters
Jan. 19, 2020 CBS "Face the Nation" - Transcript: Interview with Senator John Cornyn Sen. John Cornyn
Jan. 19, 2020 ICYMI: House Impeachment Managers Statement on President's Response to Summons Rep. Jason Crow, ...
Jan. 19, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats will force votes on witnesses and documents. Trials have witnesses and documents. Cover-ups don't." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 19, 2020 NBC "Meet the Press" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Dick Durbin Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 19, 2020 Tweet - "Today I read the House managers' brief--Smart, sharp, laid out a compelling case reflecting the seriousness of the charges Then I read Pres. Trump's counsel's response to the summons--More like a transcript of his rallies or 6 pages of @realDonaldTrump tweets than a legal defense" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 19, 2020 Tweet - "The American people agree: the Senate needs to see the witnesses and documents that President Trump blocked in the House. Just like every other impeachment trial, just like any trial. The question is whether their Senators will listen. #RealTime" Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Jan. 19, 2020 CNN "State of the Union" - Transcript: Interview With Rep. Jason Crow Rep. Jason Crow
Jan. 19, 2020 CBS "Face the Nation" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Jerry Nadler Rep. Jerry Nadler
Jan. 19, 2020 Tweet - "Impressive week for @realDonaldTrump : -- Stock market soared to a new high -- Phase 1 of the China trade deal signed -- USMCA passed the Senate No surprise Dems finally sent their Articles of Impeachment to the Senate. Trump's on a roll & they're desperate to change the narrative." Rep. Steve Scalise
Jan. 18, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Rep. Steven Cohen (D-TN) Interviewed on House Speaker Pelosi's Handling of House Impeachment Rep. Steve Cohen
Jan. 18, 2020 U.S. House of Representatives Files Brief in Impeachment Trial of President Donald J. Trump Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Jan. 18, 2020 Tweet - "Now that every Senator has sworn a solemn oath before God and the American people to do impartial justice: Let every Senator reflect on that choice. Democrats will force votes on witnesses and documents. Trials have witnesses and documents. Cover-ups don't." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Date Title Politician
Jan. 21, 2020 Blackburn Statement on the Senate Impeachment Organizing Resolution Sen.Marsha Blackburn
Jan. 21, 2020 Tweet - "As Senators, we took an oath to do impartial justice, but Majority Leader McConnell is setting up a trial without critical documents and relevant witnesses. It is not our job to support and defend President Trump, our job is to support and defend the Constitution." Sen.Tammy Baldwin
Jan. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Americans know that a trial w/o witnesses and evidence is a sham. The House impeached POTUS because he abused his power and tried to cover up that abuse. Now, @senatemajldr is trying to make the United States Senate an accomplice in that cover-up." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 21, 2020 Durbin Statement On Senator McConnell's Impeachment Trial Resolution Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 21, 2020 CNN "Erin Burnett Outfront" - Transcript: Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) is Interviewed About the Senate Impeachment Trial Sen.Chris Murphy
Jan. 21, 2020 Senator Rick Scott: Let's Get Back To Work Sen.Rick Scott
Jan. 21, 2020 Pelosi Statement on McConnell Cover-Up Resolution Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Jan. 21, 2020 Tweet - "From day one, we have learned that Senator McConnell's political loyalty to this President is more important than respect for the Constitution, the integrity of the Senate, and common decency." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 21, 2020 Tweet - "The President's legal position is that he has a right to abuse his power as much as he wants, and there is nothing Congress can do about it. The Founders disagreed on both, and there is something Congress can do: hold a fair trial. #DefendOurDemocracy" Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Jan. 21, 2020 Tweet - "I just took the floor to demand a vote to subpoena the witnesses and documents needed for a fair trial. Will Senate Republicans vote for a fair trial? Or will they enable a cover-up?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 21, 2020 "The President's Actions are on Trial--But the U.S. Senate is on Trial, Too": Senator Murray Calls for Fair, Thorough Impeachment Trial Following Senate Republicans' "Cover-up" Rules Proposal Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 21, 2020 Tweet - "I just demanded a vote on calling as a witness Mick Mulvaney, President Trump's Acting White House Chief of Staff Will Senate Republicans vote with us for a fair trial? Or will they keep enabling a cover-up like they've done all day by voting against our requests for documents?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 21, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump and his enablers insist that he is the innocent victim of a witch hunt, a cruel hoax. Why then are they so afraid of evidence and witnesses coming out? I hope four of my Republican colleagues will fight for a fair trial." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 21, 2020 Duckworth Statement on Leader Mcconnell's Proposed Rules for Impeachment Trial Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Americans deserve a fair trial But @SenateGOP blocked reasonable amendments that subpoena 1--WH Docs 2--State Dept Docs 3--OMB Docs 4--Mulvaney 5--DOD Docs --Blair/Duffey 7--Relevant Docs 8--Bolton and that make (9, 10, 11) commonsense rules changes Why are they enabling a cover-up?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 21, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Senator McConnell's Resolution on Rules for the Impeachment Trial Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 21, 2020 Tweet - "The way the Senate decides to handle mid-trial questions such as witnesses could have institutional consequences that go far beyond this trial and this presidency. We are not going to rush into these questions without even hearing opening arguments." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Jan. 21, 2020 Tweet - "It will be telling if the House managers try to get the Senate to pre-commit ourselves to supplementing the investigation they themselves oversaw and decided to shut down. Just last week, they said their case as it already exists is "overwhelming" and "beyond a reasonable doubt."" Sen.Mitch McConnell
Jan. 21, 2020 Tweet - "There were good reasons why all 100 senators agreed two decades ago that the Senate should not cross these bridges before we came to them. We will not let the architects of the unfair House process convince the Senate to rewrite our rules just for President Trump." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Jan. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Rep. Tom Railsback was a friend who served his district and nation with class. His decision to support the impeachment of Pres. Nixon may have cost him his Republican primary years later, but it earned him a legacy of respect for his courage." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Republican Senators will face a choice about getting the facts, or joining Senator McConnell and President Trump in trying to cover them up. This is a historic moment. The eyes of America are watching." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 21, 2020 Tweet - "In 1999, the Senate unanimously agreed on a basic trial structure that was fair to all parties. Today, we must rise to the occasion and preserve that bipartisan precedent. Our resolution sets up the same basic steps. Fair is fair." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Jan. 20, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: nterview With Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE); Impeachment Trial Preparations Sen.Chris Coons
Jan. 20, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump: You keep saying you did nothing wrong. If you really believe that: Let your men testify. Release the emails. Let the truth come out!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 20, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell is trying to stop witnesses and documents from coming to light. Democrats will force a vote on witnesses and documents. All America needs are four Senate Republicans for a fair trial." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 20, 2020 Tweet - "To @SecAzar: We need a coordinated mental health campaign in Puerto Rico NOW. With the unprecedented devastation from the earthquakes, it's past time to act and help our fellow Americans access the care they need." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 20, 2020 Congressman Johnson Delivers Address at Martin Luther King Jr. Annual Commemorative Service at Ebenezer Baptist Church Rep.Hank Johnson
Jan. 20, 2020 U.S. House of Representatives Files Replication to President's Answer to The Articles of Impeachment Rep.Sylvia Garcia
Jan. 20, 2020 Tweet - "I'm no stranger to working 12 hour days, but let's be clear: Leader McConnell shouldn't try to rush the process and hide the truth from the American people. We need a fair and open trial with witnesses and relevant documents." Sen.John Barrasso
Jan. 20, 2020 Tweet - "After reading his resolution, it's clear Sen. McConnell is hell-bent on making it much more difficult to get witnesses & documents and intent on rushing the trial through On something as important as impeachment--Sen. McConnell's resolution is nothing short of a national disgrace" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 20, 2020 Tweet - "Under this resolution, Senator McConnell is saying he doesn't want to hear any of the existing evidence, and he doesn't want to hear any new evidence. A trial with no evidence--no existing record, no witnesses, no documents--isn't a trial at all. It's a cover up." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 20, 2020 Stefanik Named Member of President Trump's Impeachment Defense Team Rep.Elise Stefanik
Jan. 20, 2020 U.S. House of Representatives Files Replication to President's Answer to the Articles of Impeachment Rep.Zoe Lofgren, ...
Jan. 20, 2020 Johnson Statement on Appointment to President Trump's Impeachment Team Rep.Mike Johnson
Jan. 20, 2020 CNN "Erin Burnett Outfront" - Transcript: Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) Discusses About The Timing Of The Release Of The Rules Of President Trump's Impeachment Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Jan. 20, 2020 Tweet - "The draft #USMCA originally put forward by President Trump failed to protect America's workers, had huge giveaways to Big Pharma & fell far short on the environment. The USMCA I signed this morning has been transformed by Democrats' leadership for hard-working Americans." Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Jan. 20, 2020 Tweet - "As soon as Senator McConnell offers this resolution, I will be offering amendments to address the many flaws in this deeply unfair proposal and to subpoena the witnesses and documents we have requested." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 19, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Maxine Waters Rep.Maxine Waters
Jan. 19, 2020 CBS "Face the Nation" - Transcript: Interview with Senator John Cornyn Sen.John Cornyn
Jan. 19, 2020 ICYMI: House Impeachment Managers Statement on President's Response to Summons Rep.Jason Crow, ...
Jan. 19, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats will force votes on witnesses and documents. Trials have witnesses and documents. Cover-ups don't." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 19, 2020 NBC "Meet the Press" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Dick Durbin Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 19, 2020 Tweet - "Today I read the House managers' brief--Smart, sharp, laid out a compelling case reflecting the seriousness of the charges Then I read Pres. Trump's counsel's response to the summons--More like a transcript of his rallies or 6 pages of @realDonaldTrump tweets than a legal defense" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 19, 2020 Tweet - "The American people agree: the Senate needs to see the witnesses and documents that President Trump blocked in the House. Just like every other impeachment trial, just like any trial. The question is whether their Senators will listen. #RealTime" Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Jan. 19, 2020 CNN "State of the Union" - Transcript: Interview With Rep. Jason Crow Rep.Jason Crow
Jan. 19, 2020 CBS "Face the Nation" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Jerry Nadler Rep.Jerry Nadler
Jan. 19, 2020 Tweet - "Impressive week for @realDonaldTrump : -- Stock market soared to a new high -- Phase 1 of the China trade deal signed -- USMCA passed the Senate No surprise Dems finally sent their Articles of Impeachment to the Senate. Trump's on a roll & they're desperate to change the narrative." Rep.Steve Scalise
Jan. 18, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Rep. Steven Cohen (D-TN) Interviewed on House Speaker Pelosi's Handling of House Impeachment Rep.Steve Cohen
Jan. 18, 2020 U.S. House of Representatives Files Brief in Impeachment Trial of President Donald J. Trump Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Jan. 18, 2020 Tweet - "Now that every Senator has sworn a solemn oath before God and the American people to do impartial justice: Let every Senator reflect on that choice. Democrats will force votes on witnesses and documents. Trials have witnesses and documents. Cover-ups don't." Sen.Chuck Schumer
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