Trump impeachment trial: senators vote against subpoena for state department - live
(The Guardian United States)

Senators voted along party lines, 53-47, to kill amendment to subpoena documents from the department - get the latest live 11.57pm GMT Both parties have two hours to debate this amendment, and then, Senate leader Mitch McConnell indicated he´ll move to table it. After a vote, the lawmakers will get a 30-minute break - which, from the looks of everyone in the chamber is much needed. Senator James Risch of Idaho was the first to nod off, according to Washington Post reporters. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand seemed to rest her eyes for a bit as well. And Senator Martha McSally had a blanket on her lap. 11.32pm GMT As expected, senators voted along party lines, 53-47. Minority leader Chuck Schumer has introduced a third amendment to subpoena the White House Office of Management and Budget. This one is again, expected to fail. Continue reading...