The prosecution in the impeachment trial of Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich is laying out its case against him. 

The Senate trial is expected to get underway on Monday, but much of the testimony will come from House lawmakers.  Eight of the thirteen people that will be called to the witness stand during the trial are state representatives.  David Ellis, the attorney for House Speaker Mike Madigan, is serving as the prosecutor in the upcoming trial. 

In documents Ellis has filed, he indicates he will call the lawmakers to testify on areas such as Blagojevich's alleged abuse of power.  Ellis explains in those filings that the office holders will primarily summarize different areas outlined in the House Impeachment Committee's report.  That report recommended Blagojevich's impeachment and the House later took that action.  The Governor remains in office pending the outcome of the Senate trial. 

Others scheduled to be called as witnesses include the state's auditor general. Blagojevich was arrested in December for corruption, but maintains he's innocent.   Blagojevich and his attorneys are boycotting the trial calling the Senate's rules unfair.

Below are the list of witnesses Ellis is requesting to appear:

Former US Attorney John Scully
Andrew Morriss
Auditor Bill Holland
Rep Chapin Rose
Rep Jack Franks
Rep Constance Howard
Rep David Miller
Rep Gary Hannig
Rep Jack Franks
Rep Jim Durkin
Rep Susana Mendoza
Rep Lou Lang
FBI Special Agent Daniel Cain
JCAR Director Vicki  Thomas.