A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the House of Representatives should, consistent with long-standing practice and precedent, prior to proceeding any further with its impeachment investigation into President Donald J. Trump, vote to open a formal impeachment inquiry and provide President Trump with fundamental constitutional protections.

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Introduced

24 October 2019

Last action

24 October 2019 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S6160-6161)

Sponsors

Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC], Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY], Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA], Sen. Thune, John [R-SD], Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO], Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK], Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID], Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX], Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC], Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY], Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS], Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID], Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR], Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY], Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT], Sen. Johnson, Ron [R-WI], Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC], Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE], Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX], Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV], Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA], Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK], Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR], Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT], Sen. Perdue, David [R-GA], Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA], Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC], Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD], Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN], Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA], Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS], Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN], Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND], Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [R-AL], Sen. Roberts, Pat [R-KS], Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS], Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND], Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL], Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN], Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO], Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL], Sen. Sasse, Ben [R-NE], Sen. Toomey, Patrick [R-PA], Sen. McSally, Martha [R-AZ], Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK], Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH], Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA], Sen. Gardner, Cory [R-CO]

Subjects

Discovery layer

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Summary

This resolution urges the House of Representatives (1) before proceeding any further with its impeachment investigation into President Trump, to vote to initiate a formal impeachment inquiry; (2) to provide President Trump with due process, including the ability to confront his accusers, call witnesses on his behalf, and have a basic understanding of the accusations against him that would form any basis for impeachment; and (3) to provide members of the minority with the ability to participate fully in all proceedings and have equal authority to issue subpoenas and other compulsory process.

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Timeline

24 October 2019
Introduced
Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S6160-6161)
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24 October 2019
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-resolution/378
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