By postponing a trial that Republicans had anticipated making into a rapid public exoneration, Ms. Pelosi may be looking for leverage in negotiating the trial process. But some leading Democrats are advocating that the charges be withheld altogether.

Timing of the trial could remain unresolved until the new year, when lawmakers return from recess. Here’s what we know.

Recap: Mr. Trump became only the third president in American history to be impeached, as the House charged him with abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. The votes were largely along party lines.

Response: Mr. Trump was at a campaign rally in Michigan when the House voted. He portrayed the move as fabrication by those who couldn’t tolerate his presidency. President Vladimir Putin echoed Mr. Trump’s criticisms during a news conference on Thursday in Moscow.

Perspective: We talked to Americans across the country, and many seemed to want to think and talk about anything but politics.