But the changes did little to satisfy Democrats in either chamber, who have accused McConnell and Senate Republicans of working with the President to rush through the impeachment trial. McConnell said his proposal tracked closely with President Bill Clinton's 1999 impeachment trial that was "fair, even-handed and tracks closely with past precedents." "We may not have another chance to offer amendments to get witnesses and documents before the Senate." From 1999 to nowSince the House passed the two articles of impeachment last month, McConnell has said he would follow the precedent of Clinton's 1999 impeachment trial. At that point, the Senate will vote generally on whether it should seek witnesses and documents, and then it will consider individual witnesses.

Source: CNN January 21, 2020 16:39 UTC