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...A large bloc of Republican Senators reportedly skipped large portions of Wednesday's impeachment trial, flouting Senate rules requiring them to remain in their seats at all times during the proceedings, according to journalist Michael McAuliff.
..."Just counted 21 empty seats on the GOP side of the Senate, 2 on the Dem side, a couple hours into [Adam] Schiff's presentation. Some are just stretching their legs, but most are not in the chamber. Some of them have been out of there for a while," McAuliff said.
...Just counted 21 empty seats on the GOP side of the Senate, 2 on the Dem side, a couple hours into Schiff's presentation.
...Wednesday marked the second time Sen. Risch missed a significant portion of the proceedings, as he became the first senator to fall asleep during the trial Tuesday, napping for approximately 15 minutes, according to the Washington Post.
...Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer last week penned a letter to their colleagues outlining the rules for the proceeding, writing that "Senators should plan to be in attendance at all times during the proceedings," and should "Remain in their seats at all times they are on the Senate floor during the impeachment proceedings."
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