VOICED : Comite de Senado brasileno vota en favor de destituir a Rousseff

A Brazilian Senate commission voted 14 to 5 to proceed with President Dilma Rousseff's impeachment trial for alleged fiscal maneuvers without Congress's approval. The full Senate will vote next Tuesday. Many senators had already decided their votes, regardless of evidence. Rousseff's supporters plan protests at the Maracana Stadium during the Olympics' opening ceremony. Rousseff remains calm amid criticism, viewing the process as both political and judicial. If impeached, Vice President Michel Temer will lead until 2018.

What was the outcome of the Brazilian Senate committee's vote regarding President Dilma Rousseff?

• The committee was split evenly on the decision.

• The committee decided to postpone the vote.

• The committee voted 14 to 5 in favor of impeachment.

• The committee voted unanimously against impeachment.

What did some senators indicate about their decision on the impeachment vote?

• They were undecided until the last moment.

• They would decide based on new evidence.

• They had already made up their minds regardless of evidence.

• They were waiting for public opinion polls.

Where did Rousseff's supporters plan to protest?

• In front of the Brazilian Senate building.

• In the streets of Sao Paulo.

• At the Presidential Palace.

• At the Maracana Stadium during the Olympics opening ceremony.

How did Rousseff plan to address the criticisms against her?

• By debating the final document in a plenary session.

• By ignoring them completely.

• By resigning from her position.

• By holding a press conference.

Who would govern Brazil if Rousseff were impeached?

• The Brazilian Senate.

• The Supreme Court of Brazil.

• Vice President Temer.

• A temporary committee.