Senate Impeachment Trial Opened with Legal Debates
The Senate opened President Clinton's impeachment trial amid questions over constitutional procedures and potential appeals. Experts note the Senate controls the trial format, witness calls, and ruling on legal issues, with Chief Justice Rehnquist presiding.
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White House nears plan for early Senate vote on Clinton trial
The White House crafts a strategy to force an early vote to show the Senate cannot reach a two thirds conviction. Clinton aides say a test or simple majority vote could derail the trial and frame it as a show trial while public support remains high for Clinton’s presidency.
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TV networks outline coverage for Thursday Senate impeachment
Broadcast networks ABC CBS NBC and PBS will cover the Senate impeachment proceedings starting at 9 45 a m. CNN Fox News Channel MSNBC Court TV and C SPAN IT will carry cable coverage with updates on developments and statements from key figures.
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