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.

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

1. 24 October 2019

   Introduced

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

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2. 24 October 2019

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 24 October 2019 · Official file

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Sponsors

• Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC] · R · Sponsor
• Mitch McConnell · R · Sponsor
• Chuck Grassley · R · Sponsor
• John Thune · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK-1] · R · Sponsor
• Mike Crapo · R · Sponsor
• John Cornyn · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC] · R · Sponsor
• John Barrasso · R · Sponsor
• Roger Wicker · R · Sponsor
• James Risch · R · Sponsor
• John Boozman · R · Sponsor
• Rand Paul · R · Sponsor
• Mike Lee · R · Sponsor
• Ron Johnson · R · Sponsor
• Tim Scott · R · Sponsor
• Deb Fischer · R · Sponsor
• Ted Cruz · R · Sponsor
• Shelley Capito · R · Sponsor
• Bill Cassidy · R · Sponsor
• James Lankford · R · Sponsor
• Tom Cotton · R · Sponsor
• Steve Daines · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Perdue, David [R-GA] · R · Sponsor
• Joni Ernst · R · Sponsor
• Thomas Tillis · R · Sponsor
• Mike Rounds · R · Sponsor
• Todd Young · R · Sponsor
• John Kennedy · R · Sponsor
• Cindy Hyde-Smith · R · Sponsor
• Marsha Blackburn · R · Sponsor
• Kevin Cramer · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [D-AL] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Roberts, Pat [R-KS-1] · R · Sponsor
• Jerry Moran · R · Sponsor
• John Hoeven · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN] · R · Sponsor
• Josh Hawley · R · Sponsor
• Rick Scott · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Sasse, Ben [R-NE] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Toomey, Patrick [R-PA] · R · Sponsor
• Martha McSally · R · Sponsor
• Dan Sullivan · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Gardner, Cory [R-CO] · R · Cosponsor

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