Reports: McConnell May Not Have Enough Votes To Block New Witnesses

Reports: McConnell May Not Have Enough Votes To Block New Witnesses

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Senators currently lack the votes needed to block new witnesses in the impeachment trial. McConnell held a closed meeting with Republican senators after Trump's legal team concluded their arguments. Some senators remain undecided about supporting additional witnesses. Romney is particularly interested in hearing from John Bolton. Democrats have consistently pushed for witnesses, but McConnell aims to keep the trial brief by opposing new witnesses.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current status of the votes needed to block new witnesses in the impeachment trial?

There are enough votes to block new witnesses.

There are not enough votes to block new witnesses.

The votes are evenly split.

The decision has been postponed.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which senator specifically wants to hear from John Bolton as a witness?

Chuck Schumer

Susan Collins

Lindsey Graham

Mitt Romney

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does Mitt Romney want to hear John Bolton's testimony?

He believes it is irrelevant.

He wants to delay the trial.

He thinks it will entertain the public.

He considers it relevant to the final decision.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has been the Democrats' stance on calling witnesses since the beginning of the trial?

They have been neutral on the issue.

They have been advocating for witnesses.

They have been against calling witnesses.

They have been undecided.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is McConnell's approach to the trial regarding new witnesses?

He has not expressed any opinion.

He wants to keep the trial short by opposing new witnesses.

He supports calling new witnesses.

He is indifferent to the length of the trial.