Senate Majority leader Chuck Schumer recently declared Schumer declares “all parties have agreed to a structure that will ensure a fair and honest Senate impeachment trial of the former president”
Sen. Chuck Schumer: "All parties have agreed to a structure that will ensure a fair and honest Senate impeachment trial of the former president." https://t.co/TJihv526AA pic.twitter.com/vGeQXEnfjb
— The Hill (@thehill) February 9, 2021
The deal negotiated by Schumer and McConnell reportedly allows for a speedy trial that may conclude as early next week, if both sides agree not to call witnesses.
Both sides will have 16 hours over 2 days to make opening arguments and make their case.