The top White House official dealing with Congress insisted that Pres. Trump have the option of asking for a vote to dismiss the impeachment case against him at his Senate trial, but GOP leaders rejected a quick vote on the idea.
Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.have the option of asking for a vote to dismiss the impeachment case against him at his Senate trial, but GOP leaders rejected a quick vote on the idea.
Reporters surround White House Legislative Affairs director Eric Ueland as he exits the Capitol after meeting with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., on Dec. 12, 2019 in Washington.Shortly afterward, Sen. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell told ABC News Senior Congressional Correspondent Mary Bruce “there is little or no sentiment in the Republican Conference for a motion to dismiss.
That position runs counter to President Trump’s push for dismissal that he argued for Sunday in a tweet. At the same time, several other Republican senators said they will not vote to outright dismiss the charges against President Trump. His sentiments echo comments from GOP Sens. Mitt Romney, Susan Collins, and Lisa Murkowski - that while they want a guaranteed vote on witnesses at some point in the trial, they don't know yet if witnesses are even necessary.
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