Senate Votes To Proceed With Trump's Second Impeachment Trial

The second impeachment trial of former President Trump began with debates on its constitutionality after he left office. House managers presented evidence of Trump's actions related to the January 6th Capitol riot, citing historical precedents. Trump's defense argued the process was rushed and his speech was protected by the 1st amendment. The Senate voted 56-44 to proceed with the trial, with six Republicans joining Democrats. The trial will continue with the House managers presenting their case.

What was the primary focus of the first day of Trump's second impeachment trial?

• The legality of holding a trial after a president leaves office

• The impact of Trump's comments on the trial

• The evidence of crimes committed on January 6th

• The role of the House managers in the trial

Which past impeachments were cited by the House managers to support their case?

• President Bill Clinton and Vice President Spiro Agnew

• Senator Joseph McCarthy and Secretary of State Henry Kissinger

• President Andrew Johnson and President Richard Nixon

• Senator William Blunt and Secretary of War William Belknap

What was one of the main arguments made by Trump's defense team?

• The evidence was fabricated

• Trump's comments were protected by the First Amendment

• The trial was unconstitutional

• The trial should be postponed

How did Trump's defense team respond to the House managers' presentation?

• They called for a mistrial

• They presented new evidence

• They requested a delay in the trial

• They changed their defense strategy

How many Republicans joined the Democratic caucus to vote in favor of proceeding with the trial?

• Six

• Four

• Five

• Seven