Impeachment shifts to Senate as Pelosi names managers for trial

The historic process of prosecuting and defending Trump’s actions nine months before voters choose the next president will impact every branch of government and American politics for years to come.

The articles alleging abuse of power were physically delivered to the Senate on Wednesday evening in a rare ceremonial procession led by Cheryl Johnson, the House clerk, and Paul Irving, the House sergeant-at-arms, shortly after the House voted to advance them nearly along party lines. The only Democrat to vote against the transmission was Rep. Collin Peterson (D-Minn.) (The Hill).

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and Senate GOP leaders are scheduled to officially accept the articles today at noon.

The processional came hours after Pelosi announced the group of managers, headlined by House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), whom she named lead manager, and House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.). Both committee chairmen played integral roles in the impeachment process since it was launched in late September (The Hill).