As impeachment hearings continue in the House, the president and some North Carolina Republicans have their eye on the next stage: a potential Senate trial.

Republicans argue President Donald Trump will get a fairer shake in the upper chamber, which, unlike the House, is controlled by Republicans. 

In a recent interview, Rep. Dan Bishop, R-9th District, urged Democrats to “get it over with” - meaning vote on articles of impeachment and move the process along.

“Do what you’re going to do. Bring your hard, sharply partisan, purely partisan vote, whatever it is, and let’s get to the Senate,” he said.

Bishop’s comments mirror those from the president. In a recent tweet, he wrote, “if you are going to impeach me, do it now, fast.”

It is unclear what any Senate trial will look like. How long will it last? Will witnesses be called and, if so, who?

North Carolina’s two Senators - both Republicans - would serve as jurors.

Recently, Sen. Richard Burr speculated any trial could last six to eight weeks.

While formally filing as a candidate for re-election Monday, Sen. Thom Tillis once again echoed his aversion to the impeachment probe, saying based on everything he has seen, he’s a “definite no” on removing the president.

“The whole process is flawed, it’s been unfair. I’ve read the transcript, I’ve read the whistleblower complaint. I’ve been briefed up on some of the other interviews that we’ll get more information when I sit as a juror,” he said. “But I’m a definite no.”

If the House Judiciary Committee votes on articles of impeachment this week, that could set up a full House vote on articles before Christmas. 

That means any Senate trial could consume much of January.