House prosecutors displayed gripping scenes of how close the rioters were to the country’s leaders, roaming the halls chanting ‘Hang Mike Pence,’ some equipped with combat gear and members of extremist groups among the first inside.

William Belknap, an obscure and long-dead Cabinet secretary from the 1800s, played a starring role Tuesday.

While 6 Republicans, including Susan Collins, joined Democrats in voting to proceed, the 56-44 tally showed how far House prosecutors have to go for a conviction, which requires a two-thirds threshold of 67 senators.