SRES 378
116th Congress
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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.
Introduced: October 24, 2019
Introduced by:
Graham, Lindsey
Republican
· South Carolina
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Became law
Oct 24, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S6160-6161)
Oct 24, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English 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.
What's happening now
Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S6160-6161)
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