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Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
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5/21 | PN 1615 | Nomination of John Ratcliffe as Director of National Intelligence | Nomination Confirmed - Senate (49 - 44) |
2/05 | H Res 755 | Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors | Bill Failed - Senate (47 - 53) |
2/05 | H Res 755 | Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors | Bill Failed - Senate (48 - 52) |
1/31 | S Amdt 1298 | Requires the US Chief Justice to rule on motions to subpoena witnesses and documents and issues of privilege | Amendment Tabled - Senate (53 - 47) |
1/31 | S Res 488 | A resolution to provide for related procedures concerning the articles of impeachment against Donald John Trump, President of the United States | Bill Passed - Senate (51 - 49) |
1/22 | S Res 483 | A resolution to provide for related procedures concerning the articles of impeachment against Donald John Trump, President of the United States | Bill Passed - Senate (53 - 47) |