Paul Kane @pkcapitol
A useful thread. But more likely disposal vehicle is a motion to dismiss charges early in a Senate impeachment trial. Byrd did this in ‘99 (failing on a 44-56 vote, with Feingold joining 55 Rs to continue trial). In this scenario trial begins but simple majority ends it early. — PolitiTweet.org
Matt Glassman @MattGlassman312
Once the (legitimate) point of order was raised, the Senate could choose to overrule the point of order---the Senat… https://t.co/DB6y8sCX35