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A resolution establishing procedures for access to the galleries of the Senate Chamber during impeachment proceedings of Donald John Trump, former President of the United States.

Introduced: February 8, 2021 Introduced by: Schumer, Charles E. Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
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Feb 8, 2021
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S588; text: CR S578)
Feb 8, 2021
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S588; text: CR S578)
Feb 8, 2021
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This resolution requires that, during impeachment proceedings against former President Donald Trump, the press galleries of the Senate chamber must remain open for members of the press and access to all other galleries shall be available only to Members of Congress. The Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate must enforce these procedures.

What's happening now February 8, 2021

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S588; text: CR S578)