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The impeachment trial continued yesterday, asators asked more questions of the House Democratic

managers and President Trump's defense team.

The Senate will vote today on whether to introduce additional evidence in the trial.

Senator Lamar Alexander, Republican from Tennessee, announced late last night that he would vote against such a motion.

His decision is considered a strong indication that Republicans have the votes to block such a step.

If this proves true, the Senate could complete the trial later today, though Democrats have indicated they may force additional

votes that could extend the process into early Saturday. We will discuss the implication of the

trial's conclusion after it occurs. In the meantime, let's consider a strategic factor at this stage

of the trial. The Senate is composed of 53 Republicans, 45 Democrats, and two independents.

For the Senate to call further witnesses, all the Democrats and independents would have to be

joined by four Republicans.

Senator Susan Collins, Republican from Maine, said last night that she would vote in favor

of new witnesses. Senator Mitt Romney, Republican from Maine, said last night that she would vote in favor of new witnesses.

Senator Mitt Romney, Republican from Utah, has said he would like to hear testimony from John Bolton,

President Trump's former National Security Advisor. This leaves Senator Lisa Murkowski, Republican from Alaska,

another swing vote, who said she would announce her position

today. If she intends to vote in favor of more witnesses, the decision would likely result in a

50-50 tie. The tie could be broken by the presiding officer, Chief Justice John Roberts.

But observers believe he would abstain. The motion would then fail because it

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