Senate Votes Against New Witnesses In Impeachment Trial

The transcript discusses the debate over collecting more evidence in the trial, focusing on Democrats' push for subpoenaing documents and witnesses, particularly John Bolton. It highlights a leak from Bolton's manuscript, claiming Trump asked him to pressure Ukraine to investigate Joe Biden. Despite this, some Republicans argue against hearing Bolton's testimony. The Senate ultimately votes against new evidence, fast-tracking the trial towards a likely acquittal of the president.

How did some Senate Republicans justify not hearing from Bolton?

What alternative to removing the president was suggested in the text?