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McConnell vows to block any early votes on Trump trial witnesses

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McConnell vows to block any early votes on Trump trial witnesses
McConnell vows to block any early votes on Trump trial witnesses

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said on Tuesday that he would move to set aside any efforts by Democrats to force an early vote on subpoenaing witnesses and documents during afternoon proceedings in President Donald Trump's impeachment trial.

"I intend to move to table Senator Schumer's ammendment," McConnell said in floor remarks.

The Senate is expected to work six days a week during the trial, and senators must sit as jurors.

The proceedings could take weeks and easily stretch into February, overlapping with the first nominating contest to be held in Iowa on Feb.

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