Dismissal of articles of impeachment

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GOP senators reject plans to dismiss Trump impeachment
ByMichael Armstrong January 14, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans signaled Monday they would reject the idea of simply voting to dismiss the articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump as the House prepares to send the charges to the chamber for the historic trial. “I think our members, generally are not interested in the motion to dismiss. They think…

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GOP senators move to dismiss articles of impeachment amid battle with Pelosi
ByMichael Armstrong January 7, 2020

Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri joined with a host of fellow Republicans Monday to introduce a resolution allowing the chamber to dismiss articles of impeachment against President Trump for lack of prosecution, as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi delays sending the case for trial. The resolution specifically would update Senate rules to allow the chamber to bring a motion dismissing the articles. JOHN…

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