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The_Counsel

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4. Understood, But That Raises Another Question:
Thu Jan 16, 2020, 11:30 AM
Jan 2020

Exactly what is the Chief Justice's role in these proceedings? The Senate makes all the rules, and can essentially overrule any ruling from the presiding officer.

So what does Chief Justice Roberts actually DO?

I mean...besides just sit there and look cute in a gown...?

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