# Senate Trial on The No Agenda Show Senate Trial comes up in 8 chapters across 7 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from October 2019 to January 2021. - **Chapters:** 8 - **Episodes:** 7 - **Discussed:** October 2019 – January 2021 - **Related topics:** [Impeachment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/impeachment.md), [Ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md), [Conviction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/conviction.md), [Mitch Mcconnell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mitch-mcconnell.md), [Nancy Pelosi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nancy-pelosi.md), [Adam Schiff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-schiff.md), [Burisma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/burisma.md), [Cheryl Mills](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cheryl-mills.md), [Hillary Clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [House Of Representatives](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/house-of-representatives.md) ## Chapters 1–8 of 8 ### Senate Conviction Strategy and Mitch McConnell's Leverage - **Episode:** [1312: iPhony](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1312-iphony.md) - **Published:** 2021-01-15 - **Time:** 40:48–45:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1312-iphony/chapter/senate-conviction-strategy-and-mitch-mcconnell-s-leverage.md Following the House impeachment, the focus shifts to the Senate trial where a two-thirds majority is required for conviction. While ten House Republicans led by Liz Cheney supported impeachment, the Senate requires 17 Republicans to join Democrats. Speculation suggests Mitch McConnell may be using the trial as leverage for the 2022 elections rather than a genuine attempt to convict Trump after he leaves office. Keywords: [mitch mcconnell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mitch-mcconnell.md), [senate trial](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/senate-trial.md), [liz cheney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/liz-cheney.md), [conviction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/conviction.md), [impeachment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/impeachment.md) ### Ted Cruz Podcast and Conviction Slip-of-the-Tongue - **Episode:** [1213: Kung Flu](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1213-kung-flu.md) - **Published:** 2020-02-06 - **Time:** 1:01:07–1:02:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1213-kung-flu/chapter/ted-cruz-podcast-and-conviction-slip-of-the-tongue.md Senator Ted Cruz promotes his new podcast, "Verdict with Ted Cruz," during an interview about the impeachment trial. During the segment, Cruz accidentally states that he believes the president will be "convicted" by the end of the weekend before correcting the narrative. The hosts mock the error and Cruz's self-promotion. Keywords: [ted cruz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ted-cruz.md), verdict podcast, [slip of the tongue](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/slip-of-the-tongue.md), [senate trial](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/senate-trial.md), [conviction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/conviction.md) ### Trump Defense Team, Impeachment Trial Opening - **Episode:** [1211: Pale Male](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1211-pale-male.md) - **Published:** 2020-01-30 - **Time:** 43:15–45:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1211-pale-male/chapter/trump-defense-team-impeachment-trial-opening.md President Trump's legal team, led by Jay Sekulow, began their defense in the Senate impeachment trial by attacking Adam Schiff's characterization of the Zelensky phone call. The defense argues that the President did nothing wrong and that the House managers' case is a partisan hoax intended to influence the upcoming election. Republican senators like Joni Ernst praised the defense for "shredding" the prosecution's case. Keywords: [impeachment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/impeachment.md), [adam schiff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-schiff.md), [jay sekulow](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jay-sekulow.md), [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md), [senate trial](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/senate-trial.md) ### Mitt Romney, Impeachment Witness Vote - **Episode:** [1211: Pale Male](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1211-pale-male.md) - **Published:** 2020-01-30 - **Time:** 1:19:37–1:22:02 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1211-pale-male/chapter/mitt-romney-impeachment-witness-vote.md Senator Mitt Romney has indicated he is likely to vote in favor of calling witnesses in the Senate impeachment trial. This move comes as House Manager Jerry Nadler is criticized for insulting the Senate "jury," potentially losing the support of other swing-vote Republicans. The hosts characterize Romney as a "creep" who is positioning himself as a hero while avoiding scrutiny of his own family's ties to Ukraine. Keywords: [mitt romney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mitt-romney.md), [impeachment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/impeachment.md), [jerry nadler](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jerry-nadler.md), [senate trial](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/senate-trial.md), [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md) ### Hunter Biden Testimony, Rand Paul, Republican Strategy - **Episode:** [1209: Rewilding](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1209-rewilding.md) - **Published:** 2020-01-23 - **Time:** 38:56–42:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1209-rewilding/chapter/hunter-biden-testimony-rand-paul-republican-strategy.md Senator Rand Paul and other critics argue that Hunter Biden’s role with the Ukrainian firm Burisma is directly relevant to the impeachment trial of Donald Trump. They contend that if Democrats are permitted to call witnesses like John Bolton, the defense must be allowed to investigate potential corruption involving the Biden family. There is concern among the Republican base that some senators may vote against calling relevant defense witnesses. Keywords: [hunter biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hunter-biden.md), [rand paul](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rand-paul.md), [burisma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/burisma.md), [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md), [senate trial](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/senate-trial.md) ### Nancy Pelosi on Impeachment Article Delay - **Episode:** [1202: Invidious Phobias](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1202-invidious-phobias.md) - **Published:** 2019-12-29 - **Time:** 40:40–42:31 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1202-invidious-phobias/chapter/nancy-pelosi-on-impeachment-article-delay.md A clip of Nancy Pelosi features her defending the decision to hold the articles of impeachment until the Senate trial parameters are established. The hosts note the repetitive and often incoherent nature of her public statements on the matter. Keywords: [nancy pelosi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nancy-pelosi.md), [impeachment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/impeachment.md), [house rules committee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/house-rules-committee.md), [senate trial](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/senate-trial.md), [political strategy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-strategy.md) ### Nancy Pelosi Strategy and Impeachment Article Delay - **Episode:** [1200: Hell Mouth](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1200-hell-mouth.md) - **Published:** 2019-12-20 - **Time:** 7:59–13:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1200-hell-mouth/chapter/nancy-pelosi-strategy-and-impeachment-article-delay.md Speaker Nancy Pelosi is observed wearing a ceremonial mace pin while outlining a strategy to withhold articles of impeachment from the Senate. This maneuver aims to pressure Mitch McConnell regarding trial rules and the appointment of impeachment managers, effectively extending the media cycle. Keywords: [nancy pelosi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nancy-pelosi.md), [mitch mcconnell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mitch-mcconnell.md), [house of representatives](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/house-of-representatives.md), [senate trial](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/senate-trial.md), impeachment managers ### Senate Trial Procedures, Witness Lists, Robert Mueller - **Episode:** [1177: Moral Army](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1177-moral-army.md) - **Published:** 2019-10-03 - **Time:** 1:53:08–1:55:58 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1177-moral-army/chapter/senate-trial-procedures-witness-lists-robert-mueller.md The discussion turns to the potential for a Senate trial if the House passes articles of impeachment. 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