They are claiming that they need 2/3 in the Senate to convict and remove from office, but only 50% + 1 to disqualify from future office.
What if they get around 55%?
The counter-argument will be that 50% + 1 was not enough -- still need 2/3. In fact, that point was brought up today.
It will just be another question left unanswered.
Sen Leahy sounds like he's been sat at the bar all night and couldn't give a fuck what they come up with.
Not awake.
No need to be. His only job is an observer. Staying awake may be optional. Per SCOTUS blog.
I swear they just drag their boddies in and prop them in chairs. The job of all those assistants moving around is to look like they are interacting. He barely looked like he knew what was happening. Sad. Just retire now.