The first question was about: Should the senate continue to hear the case brought by the House:

• jurisdiction

So, viewed from this perspective, both lawyers were arguing perfectly. They appealed to two separate types:

1. Those senators who are politicians
2. Those senators who are legal minded.

The vote afterwards was no surprise. 56 of 100 are in on the plot. 44 of them are not.

Now it may be that some of those 56 may consider not to convict after hearing the case.

added:

Q3533 Reminder re: impeachment. 2/3rd Senate vote required to impeach POTUS. 53-47 Logical thinking. You are watching D's 'con' liberal base using 'hope' tactics while maintaining 'POTUS obstruction of Justice' FAKE NEWS narrative. Think 2020. Q

The first question was about: Should the senate continue to hear the case brought by the House:

• jurisdiction

So, viewed from this perspective, both lawyers were arguing perfectly. They appealed to two separate types:

1. Those senators who are politicians
2. Those senators who are legal minded.

The vote afterwards was no surprise. 56 of 100 are in on the plot. 44 of them are not.

Now it may be that some of those 56 may consider not to convict after hearing the case.