Opening ARguments
The Prosecution
The Defense
Beginning Jan. 22, each side has
24 hours over three days to set up its case.
Members of the Senate
have 16 hours to ask questions,
which they must submit in writing to
Chief Justice Roberts.
Evidence and witnesses
The Prosecution
The Defense
Each side has two hours to make
arguments about allowing evidence
and witnesses.
Members of the Senate
debate and then vote.
51 votes needed
If a majority votes to allow
witnesses and documents:
Witnesses will be subpoenaed and deposed. Then senators will vote on whether to allow their testimony.
Senators also may vote on whether to admit certain documents into evidence.
After they vote on allowing
witnesses and evidence, senators can
introduce other motions — including moving
to dismiss the case. It is unlikely, however,
that there are enough Republican votes to dismiss.
51 votes needed
Opening ARguments
The Prosecution
The Defense
Beginning Jan. 22, each side has
24 hours over three days to set up its case.
Members of the Senate
have 16 hours to ask questions,
which they must submit in writing to
Chief Justice Roberts.
Evidence and witnesses
The Prosecution
The Defense
Each side has two hours to make
arguments about allowing evidence
and witnesses.
Members of the Senate
debate and then vote.
51 votes needed
If a majority votes to allow
witnesses and documents:
Witnesses will be subpoenaed and deposed. Then senators will vote on whether to allow their testimony.
Senators also may vote on whether to admit certain documents into evidence.
After they vote on allowing
witnesses and evidence, senators can
introduce other motions — including moving
to dismiss the case. It is unlikely, however,
that there are enough Republican votes to dismiss.
51 votes needed
Opening ARguments
The Prosecution
The Defense
Beginning Jan. 22, each side has
24 hours over three days to set up its case.
Members of the Senate
have 16 hours to ask questions,
which they must submit in writing to
Chief Justice Roberts.
Evidence and witnesses
The Prosecution
The Defense
Each side has two hours to make
arguments about allowing evidence
and witnesses.
Members of the Senate
debate and then vote.
51 votes needed
If a majority votes to allow
witnesses and documents:
Witnesses will be subpoenaed and deposed. Then senators will vote on whether to allow their testimony.
Senators also may vote on whether to admit certain documents into evidence.
After they vote on allowing
witnesses and evidence, senators can
introduce other motions — including moving
to dismiss the case. It is unlikely, however,
that there are enough Republican votes to dismiss.
51 votes needed