[bert]

——concerning the articles of impeachment against William Jefferson Clinton, President of the United States.-—

It would appear on the surface that the rule cited pertains specifically to the Clinton impeachment on the dates specified. Therefore it seems to follow that the rule is invalid when considering a Trump impeachment. It would seem a new rule naming President Trump with specific dates must replace the Clinton specific rule

But, it doesn’t matter. Senator McConnell will tell us what is to happen in about 20 minutes

[Cboldt]

There are two parts, the general rules which describe generally how things go, and then a specific agreement for a specific case. That specific agreement can change any or all of the general rules.

Agree that specific rules will be created for the Trump impeachment, but they won't be revealed until after the articles appear in the Senate.