Trump impeachment

Senators voted on Feb. 5, 2020 to acquit President Trump on two articles of impeachment — abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. The vote ended the trial that began Jan. 21.

Want a quick overview of the case, those involved and key documents? Check out this NPR guide.

House impeachment managers deliver articles to the Senate
The lawmakers hand-delivered the articles after a party-line House vote. The process is now fully with the Senate, which is expected to begin its trial next week.
Pelosi to send articles of impeachment to Senate next week
In a letter to House Democrats, Speaker Nancy Pelosi said that she expects the House to transmit the articles of impeachment against President Trump to the Senate and vote on impeachment managers.
Pelosi signals an end to her hold on articles of impeachment
For weeks, the House speaker has refrained from sending the articles to the Senate, saying she needed details on how an impeachment trial would work. But Thursday, she indicated she would soon relent.
McConnell: GOP will start impeachment trial, delay witnesses
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday he has secured the Republican votes needed to start President Trump’s impeachment trial and postpone a decision on witnesses or documents that Democrats want.
Bolton willing to testify in impeachment trial if subpoenaed
Former Trump national security adviser John Bolton said Monday that he is “prepared to testify” if he is subpoenaed by the Senate in its impeachment trial.
The Trump impeachment saga is about to heat back up
Last month, the House of Representatives voted for only the third time in history to impeach the president. Then something else unusual happened amid the holidays. Nothing.
Small cracks have appeared in GOP unity on impeachment trial
For now, Republicans are holding the line behind Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on how to proceed with an impeachment trial. But small cracks in GOP unity have appeared, with two Republican senators criticizing McConnell's pledge of “total coordination” with the White House.
How a Senate impeachment trial could work
Now that the House has impeached President Trump, the process shifts to the Senate, which will vote on whether to convict him. Here is your guide to the steps and the people that matter.