Some Republicans who voted for acquittal based their vote largely on procedural grounds, not the merits of the case. Senate Minority LeaderMitch McConnell of Kentucky, for example, said Trump was responsible for the riotand suggested the former president could still face criminal charges. The verdi...
Tammy Baldwin’s reelection win in Wisconsin won’t change who controls the Senate, but it does give Democrats just a little breathing room. With a handful of Senate races still undecided, Republicans on Wednesday have been anticipating just how much they could grow their majority. The Senate’...
Seven Republican senators joined Democrats in voting "Guilty" at former President Trump's second impeachment trial. CBS News But something distinguishes most of the Republicans who voted to convict Mr. Trump — most of them aren't up for reelection soon. Murkowski is the only one of the gro...
Despite that bipartisan effort, the Ohio Republican rarely voted with Democrats on legislation or nominations. So while he's likely to miss more votes this year while campaigning alongside Trump, it's unlikely to make much of a difference on must-pass legislation like government funding, ...
Hutchinson said she also plans to vote for Democrats in the House and Senate in order to "get passed this period of Donald Trump" so the nation can "begin healing." Former Rep. Fred Upton Former Rep. Fred Upton, a Michigan Republican who voted to impeach Trump and retired from Congress ...
Republicans voted against DJI drones in America—will the Democrats vote to save them?By Adam Juniper published June 16, 2024 The Republican-controlled House added tons of partisan amendments to a military funding bill, including one to ban drones......
And with Democrats moving Iowa back on their primary calendar after a counting fiasco marred their own caucuses four years ago, that left the first votes of 2024 solely in the hands of Iowa Republicans — who left the distinct first impression, even amid a turnout lower than in most years...
Kaufmann said any Republican senator who votes to convict Trump in the Senate’s upcoming impeachment trial, though, would “be DOA if they actually voted for that.” Tied to questions about Trump’s own future is whether Republican voters will look for someone who was...
The cruel truth of American democracy, usually experienced by Democrats, is that a political party can get more votes than the other without winning much power. This year, however, it’s Republicans who got more votes and don’t have as much to show for
While only 10 Republicans voted with Democrats, this was the most bipartisan of the previous three House impeachment votes in US history. The exchanges on the floor revealed the extent to which Trump has transformed his party. House lawmakers – who serve mere two-year terms – are most resp...