Published 11:16 IST, January 20th 2020

Schumer on Trump impeachment trial in Senate

Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has said the Democrats will demand a vote in the Senate over the impeachment of President Donald Trump, so witnesses and documents can be brought forward.

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Mirity Leader Chuck Schumer has said Democrats will demand a vote in Senate over impeachment of President Donald Trump, so witnesses and documents can be brought forward.

Schumer added that four Republicans needed to pass vote will have to choose between engaging in a "cover-up for President Trump" or voting "for a fair trial."

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With Republicans controlling Senate 53-47, Democrats will need four GOP senators to join m to successfully call witnesses. President's trial in Senate gets underway in earnest on Tuesday.

11:16 IST, January 20th 2020