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Added on the 09/02/2021 23:07:13 - Copyright : Euronews EN
The US Senate votes 56-44 to proceed with the impeachment trial against former President Donald Trump despite his having left office. Trump is "subject to the jurisdiction of a court of impeachment for acts committed while president," the Senate determined, rejecting defense arguments that the trial is unconstitutional. IMAGES
The United States' Senate acquits President Donald Trump of abuse of power, the first of two impeachment charges, following a historic two-week trial. After votes are counted, Chief Justice John Roberts announces "48 senators have pronounced Donald John Trump, President of the United States, guilty as charged. 52 senators have announced him not guilty as charged." SOUNDBITE
US Senate votes 57-43 on impeachment charge, acquitting former president Donald Trump of inciting the deadly January 6 attack on the US Capitol. IMAGES
The US Senate reaches a deal to skip witness testimony in Donald Trump's impeachment trial, avoiding a delay that threatened to extend the procedure by days or even weeks. IMAGES
The US Senate votes to allow the calling of witnesses in Donald Trump's impeachment trial, throwing a wrench into Republican hopes to wrap up proceedings with a swift acquittal of the former president. Five Republicans joined all 50 Democrats to vote to allow witnesses, after Democratic impeachment managers signalled their intent to subpoena congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler. SOUNDBITE
US Senator Patrick Leahy, who presides of the impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump, adjourns the Senate for the day. IMAGES
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