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McConnell prepped Republicans for a Senate trial. Here’s what that trial might look like.

McConnell prepped Republicans for a Senate trial. Here’s what that trial might look like.

Senate impeachment trials are rare in American history, but there are some rules and precedent for how it all works. Reporter Paul Kane answers questions like: Can the rules change by Senate vote? Who collects evidence? And does public opinion matter?

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October 18, 201928m 57s

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Senate impeachment trials are rare in American history, but there are some rules and precedent for how it all works. Reporter Paul Kane answers questions like: Can the rules change by Senate vote? Who collects evidence? And does public opinion matter?