Senators are pushing for a speedy impeachment trial as the proceedings appear poised to spill into 2020.
With House Democrats aiming to vote on articles of impeachment by Christmas, Republicans view a trial as all but guaranteed but are warning they don’t want to drag it out.
How long a trial could last is a rolling point of debate. Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Richard Burr (R-N.C.) raised eyebrows by suggesting it could last six to eight weeks, longer than the proceedings against former President Clinton, which lasted just over a month.
View the complete November 14 article by Jordain Carney on The Hill website here.