“Is there one among you who will say: ‘Enough’?” asked Rep. Adam B. Schiff (D-Burbank), telling GOP senators that even a single vote for conviction from one of them would make an important statement. Advertisement“The president has done nothing wrong and these types of impeachments must end,” said White House counsel Pat Cipollone. You’ll vindicate the rule of law by rejecting these articles.”Friday’s vote to block subpoenas for witnesses and documents was the most significant point of suspense in the two-week impeachment trial. “Your duty demands that you convict President Trump,” Rep. Jason Crow (D-Colo.), another House manager, said. It remains unclear whether any Democrats will break ranks to vote for acquittal or any Republicans will vote for conviction.

Source: Los Angeles Times February 03, 2020 21:22 UTC