Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., Who will chair Trump’s impeachment trial, was taken to the hospital on Tuesday, a spokesman said.
“Tonight, Senator Leahy was in his office at the Capitol and was not feeling well. He was examined at the Capitol by the attending physician. Out of caution, the attending physician recommended that he be taken to a local hospital for observation, where he is now and where he is being assessed, “said David Carle, Leahy’s spokesman.
Leahy, 80, who is third in line to succeed as President Pro Tempore of the Senate, has just taken an oath to preside over the impeachment trial.
The Senate is divided 50-50 between Republicans and Democrats and Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris acts as a tiebreaker vote. If a seat was vacant or a senator was unable to attend the polls, the balance of power could be altered.
