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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the House of Representatives should, consistent with long-standing practice and precedent, prior to proceeding any further with its impeachment investigation into President Donald J. Trump, vote to open a formal impeachment inquiry and provide President Trump with fundamental constitutional protections.

USA116th CongressSRES-378| Senate 
| Updated: 10/24/2019
Lindsey Graham

Lindsey Graham

Republican Senator

South Carolina

Cosponsors (49)
Joni Ernst (Republican)Rick Scott (Republican)Bill Cassidy (Republican)Mike Braun (Republican)Dan Sullivan (Republican)Mitch McConnell (Republican)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican)David Perdue (Republican)Jerry Moran (Republican)Mike Lee (Republican)James E. Risch (Republican)Ron Johnson (Republican)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Lamar Alexander (Republican)Todd Young (Republican)Tom Cotton (Republican)James M. Inhofe (Republican)Michael B. Enzi (Republican)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)Rand Paul (Republican)Martha McSally (Republican)John Boozman (Republican)Roy Blunt (Republican)John Thune (Republican)Mike Rounds (Republican)Ted Cruz (Republican)Tim Scott (Republican)Ben Sasse (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)James Lankford (Republican)John Kennedy (Republican)Deb Fischer (Republican)John Barrasso (Republican)Johnny Isakson (Republican)Richard C. Shelby (Republican)Pat Roberts (Republican)Josh Hawley (Republican)John Cornyn (Republican)Chuck Grassley (Republican)Marco Rubio (Republican)Patrick Toomey (Republican)Cory Gardner (Republican)Rob Portman (Republican)Steve Daines (Republican)John Hoeven (Republican)Mike Crapo (Republican)Richard Burr (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Rules and Administration Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution urges the House of Representatives (1) before proceeding any further with its impeachment investigation into President Trump, to vote to initiate a formal impeachment inquiry; (2) to provide President Trump with due process, including the ability to confront his accusers, call witnesses on his behalf, and have a basic understanding of the accusations against him that would form any basis for impeachment; and (3) to provide members of the minority with the ability to participate fully in all proceedings and have equal authority to issue subpoenas and other compulsory process.
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Timeline
Oct 24, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Oct 24, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S6160-6161)
  • October 24, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 24, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S6160-6161)

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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the House of Representatives should, consistent with long-standing practice and precedent, prior to proceeding any further with its impeachment investigation into President Donald J. Trump, vote to open a formal impeachment inquiry and provide President Trump with fundamental constitutional protections.

USA116th CongressSRES-378| Senate 
| Updated: 10/24/2019
This resolution urges the House of Representatives (1) before proceeding any further with its impeachment investigation into President Trump, to vote to initiate a formal impeachment inquiry; (2) to provide President Trump with due process, including the ability to confront his accusers, call witnesses on his behalf, and have a basic understanding of the accusations against him that would form any basis for impeachment; and (3) to provide members of the minority with the ability to participate fully in all proceedings and have equal authority to issue subpoenas and other compulsory process.
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Timeline
Oct 24, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Oct 24, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S6160-6161)
  • October 24, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 24, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S6160-6161)
Lindsey Graham

Lindsey Graham

Republican Senator

South Carolina

Cosponsors (49)
Joni Ernst (Republican)Rick Scott (Republican)Bill Cassidy (Republican)Mike Braun (Republican)Dan Sullivan (Republican)Mitch McConnell (Republican)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican)David Perdue (Republican)Jerry Moran (Republican)Mike Lee (Republican)James E. Risch (Republican)Ron Johnson (Republican)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Lamar Alexander (Republican)Todd Young (Republican)Tom Cotton (Republican)James M. Inhofe (Republican)Michael B. Enzi (Republican)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)Rand Paul (Republican)Martha McSally (Republican)John Boozman (Republican)Roy Blunt (Republican)John Thune (Republican)Mike Rounds (Republican)Ted Cruz (Republican)Tim Scott (Republican)Ben Sasse (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)James Lankford (Republican)John Kennedy (Republican)Deb Fischer (Republican)John Barrasso (Republican)Johnny Isakson (Republican)Richard C. Shelby (Republican)Pat Roberts (Republican)Josh Hawley (Republican)John Cornyn (Republican)Chuck Grassley (Republican)Marco Rubio (Republican)Patrick Toomey (Republican)Cory Gardner (Republican)Rob Portman (Republican)Steve Daines (Republican)John Hoeven (Republican)Mike Crapo (Republican)Richard Burr (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Rules and Administration Committee

Congress

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional-executive branch relationsCongressional oversightDue process and equal protectionEvidence and witnessesGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionHouse of RepresentativesLegislative rules and procedureMembers of CongressPresidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents