“The House has passed H.Res.798, a resolution appointing and authorizing managers for the impeachment trial of Donald John Trump, president of the United States.” “Good morning, everyone. Today is an important day, because today is the day that we name the managers who go to the floor to pass the resolution to transmit the articles of impeachment to the Senate. And later in the day when we have our engrossment, that we march those articles of impeachment to the United States Senate.” “I believe that they bring to this case and the United States Senate: great patriotism, great respect for the Constitution of the United States, great comfort level in a courtroom.” “This trial is necessary because President Trump gravely abused the power of his office.” “Back when this national nightmare began, Speaker Pelosi laid bare her intentions and purely partisan agenda.” “President Trump put his own personal interests above the national interests, above our national security. And if not stopped, he will do it again.” “This has nothing to do with the facts. The only real emergency here is that there’s a 2020 election in which the Democrats can’t stand to see the fact, this president is going to win again.” “Yeas are 228; the nays are 193. The resolution is adopted, and without objection the motion to reconsider is laid on the table.” “Today, we will make history.” “For the impeachment trial of Donald John Trump, president of the United States.” “The message will be received.” “The Senate is ready to receive the managers appointed by the House for the purpose of exhibiting articles of impeachment against Donald John Trump, president of the United States. At the hour of 12 noon on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020, the Senate will receive the managers on the part of the House of Representatives. This is a difficult time for our country. But this is precisely the kind of time for which the framers created the Senate. I’m confident this body can rise above short-termism and factional fever, and serve the long-term best interest of our nation. We can do this, and we must.”