Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced he would be awarding a “Golden Gavel” to Chief Justice John Roberts for his time spent presiding over the trial. The Golden Gavel Award has been used since the late 1960s to acknowledge the services of those who preside over the Senate for 100 hours during any given session. Although the Golden Gavel is actually a brass gavel, some senators have enjoyed the mark of distinction so much that they sit through hundreds of hours to take home two gavels. After the conclusion of the five-week impeachment trial of President Clinton in 1999, the majority leader presented Chief Justice William Rehnquist with a Golden Gavel for his time spent presiding over the trial. He voted "guilty" for the first article and "not guilty" for the second.

Source: Fox News February 05, 2020 22:08 UTC