How a Senate impeachment trial works

Breaking news: the House of Representatives has officially impeached President Donald Trump. As we know, though, this doesn’t mean he’s removed from office. It’s time for the hearing to hit the Senate floor, and many of us are wondering how that will play out. In this episode of the Point, Chris Cillizza breaks down how exactly a Senate trial will work. #CNN #News #Cillizza

SOURCES AND FURTHER READING:
15 things you need to know about how Senate impeachment trials work

McConnell rejects Schumer's call for witnesses at impeachment trial

What is an impeachment manager?

The United States Constitution: Resources Guide

Riddick’s senate procedure

About me:
I was named "best dressed" in 7th grade. That, along with being CNN's editor at large and author of the daily "Point" newsletter are my proudest achievements. Look for new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday -- plus a special impeachment-focused episode on the weekends -- to find out what’s really going down in politics!

CREDITS
Writer: Chris Cillizza
The Point team: Leigh Munsil and Allison Gordon
Editor: Steven Sevilla
Producer: Allison Gordon

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[CNN]

Hey, Chris here -- what other questions do you have about the specifics of impeachment?

[Ziddz]

There’s literally zero chance of removal.

[NovaChurch]

I'm just here for the peaches🤷🏽‍♂️

[boston]

First video I’ve seen that actually just explained the information without taking a side. I like this guy

[mongomongo]

For some reason this guy likes to use his hands a lot

[truthserum]

This guy literally can’t even quote Pelosi without laughing 😂🤣😂🤣

[wizardoman]

Honestly, I'm just here for the shit show in the comments

[NauticalStrings]

How long does it take before this trial begins ?

[charismaticprince]

How can there be a real trial when they already know how they plan to vote so what’s the point of a trail

[zarakikon]

Thanks for this explanation 😊👍. It really cleared things up for me.

[Garapetsa]

Whoa... look at the Dow!
Trump effect

[furball]

Chris...I have a question.
Does the Constitution have a pre determined mandatory requirement to go to trial, or is this trial determined only when and if the Articles are received by the Senate?

Could say the Trial start in early 2021 after a potential change in the Senate majority?

[JavierBonillaC]

We are not minimizing the concept of impeachment, you are minimizing the concept of treason.

[jackjack]

CNN has Southhampton PERVERT Don Lemon ... Even Freddo does NOT shake that HAND for fear of Lemonaids!

[CrazyPersonified]

great. video. thanks for the info - how has nobody said anythin about his 3 shirts? but seriously, very informative.

[kristinakelley]

Thank u for the johnny bravo and spongebob gifs

[KevinAshkore_DarkValle]

Every single "Trump is impeached by the House of Representatives" video has a balanced like to dislike ratio.

[Petrols]

“I did not have sexual relations with that women”
- The GOAT

[jeanjones]

Trump is NOT impeached. The House voted "to Impeach." It now moves to the Senate for trial so there is a difference between "Impeached" and "voted on to Impeach."

[d.paulsikand]

The Turtle will simply walk in and dismiss the entire case....
nothing more to