If a Senator wishes a question to be put to a witness, or to
offer a motion or order (except a motion to adjourn), it shall be
reduced to writing and put by the presiding officer.
XIX. At all times while the Senate is sitting upon the trial of an
impeachment the doors of the Senate shall be kept open, unless the
Senate shall direct the doors to be closed while deliberating upon
its decisions.
XX. All preliminary or interlocutory questions and all motions shall be
argued for not exceeding one hour on each side, unless the Senate shall
by order extend the time.
XXI. The case on each side shall be opened by one person. The final
argument on the merits may be made by two persons on each side (unless
otherwise ordered by the Senate, upon application for that purpose),
and the argument shall be opened and closed on the part of the House
of Representatives.
XXII. On the final question whether the impeachment is sustained the
yeas and nays shall be taken on each article of impeachment separately,
and if the impeachment shall not, upon any of the articles presented, be
sustained by the votes of two-thirds of the members present a judgment
of acquittal shall be entered; but if the person accused in such
articles of impeachment shall be convicted upon any of said articles by
the votes of two-thirds of the members present the Senate shall proceed
to pronounce judgment, and a certified copy of such judgment shall be
deposited in the office of the Secretary of State.
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