The Senate is still waiting for the articles of impeachment from the House so it can hold a trial on whether to convict and remove Trump from office.
Christal HayesWASHINGTON – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said the Senate will continue its day-to-day work until the House sends the chamber the articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump.
"Their turn is over. They’ve done enough damage. It’s the Senate’s turn now to render sober judgment as the framers envisioned. But we can’t hold the trial without the articles," said McConnell, R-Ky. "So, for now, we are content to continue the ordinary business of the Senate while House Democrats continue to flounder."
On Friday, McConnell said the Senate's job is to be"deeply engaged" with issues and the news and that their job does not change with impeachment, noting each senator has a responsibility to their constituents, their country and the future. "Leader McConnell is doubling down on his violation of his oath, even after the exposure of new, deeply incriminating documents this week which provide further evidence of what we know: President Trump abused the power of his office for personal, political gain," Pelosi said in a statement.
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