Democrats ready Wednesday vote to name impeachment trial prosecutors

In a closed door meeting, Speaker Nancy Pelosi did not reveal the names of the House prosecution team, as most expect Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) and Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-NY) to lead the House managers in the Senate trial.

Once the House approves the names of the trial managers, then the impeachment papers will finally be walked across the Capitol, and presented to the Senate.

As Democrats set out their next steps in the House, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell was again knocking the idea that an impeachment trial of President Trump should have extra witnesses who were not a part of the House inquiry.

“If the existing case is strong, there's no need for the judge and the jury to reopen the investigation,” McConnell said in a speech on the Senate floor, as GOP leaders have tried to dissuade Republicans from joining with Democrats to call extra witnesses.

But there do seem to be Republicans willing to do just that, especially when it comes to testimony from President Trump's former National Security Adviser, who labeled the hold on military aid for Ukraine a 'drug deal.'

“I would like there to be witnesses, and to be able to hear from someone like John Bolton,” said Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT).

At some point, the Senate will have to vote on whether to call certain witnesses - 51 Senators is all it would take to authorize testimony from a specific individual.

Democrats cast it as a choice between a fair trial, and a cover up.

In a statement issued later on Tuesday morning, the Speaker confirmed the House would act on Wednesday.

"The American people deserve the truth, and the Constitution demands a trial," Pelosi said in a written statement.

"The President and the Senators will be held accountable.”