By denying witnesses, Republicans made clear even a smoking gun would not be enough

It was evident from the start of the day that evidence was unlikely to play a major part in the Republicans’ deliberations

The Senate chaplain, Barry Black, an African American rear admiral looking out on an overwhelmingly white chamber, opened the day’s session with the words: “Lord help them to remember that they can’t ignore you and get away with it. For we always reap what we sow.”

The prayer was greeted by silence but followed by the shared murmuring of the oath of allegiance, ending with the senators promising “..and justice for all”.

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