Some senators seem to have found loopholes in the impeachment trial rules.
But ABC News' team of congressional reporters and correspondents saw several notable moments throughout Tuesday's debate, including contraband like crossword puzzles and Apple watches.Under the rules of a Senate impeachment trial, no electronics are allowed in the chamber -- even though phones, laptops and tablets are a common sight during normal proceedings.
But some senators seem to have found a loophole, at least three were spotted wearing Apple watches during Tuesday’s arguments.Vermont Sen. Pat Leahy cooed"my precious" as he retrieved his cell phone from the cubby outside the chamber, a reference to the Gollum character from the Lord of the Rings trilogy clutching his prized possession.
Many senators were seen taking extensive notes during arguments on Tuesday, especially Sen. Susan Collins who is considered a possible swing vote on the question of hearing from additional witnesses.Sasse and several other senators were also seen snacking throughout the day or chewing gum. Senate pages -- or high school students who help deliver messages to and from the senators -- ferried glasses of water to both legal teams on Tuesday, even at one point earning a fist bump from Booker., the late Illinois Sen. Everett Dirksen asked if he could have a glass of milk brought to him as his lunch during legislative debate in a 1966 session. When he was told the rules did not prohibit milk, Dirksen said"water becomes pretty thin after a period of time.
The Senate Chamber as members vote on the amendment offered by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer in the impeachment trial against President Donald Trump, Jan. 21, 2020, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.While most senators were taking their duties seriously, the Kentucky Republican seemed less interested, according to ABC News' John Parkinson.
As the day went on into the evening more senators showed signs of boredom or frustration with the lengthy proceedings. Several senators even moved to the back of the chamber to stretch their legs.At least one senator, Jim Risch, R-Idaho, was spotted slouched down in his chair during Democrats’ arguments -- appearing to be asleep. Reporters caught glimpses of other senators with their eyes closed or fidgeting with their pen or tie also.
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