Senators discussing Trump censure resolution
By Jordain Carney - 01/26/21 07:54 PM EST Senators are discussing a potential censure resolution against former President Trump as it becomes increasingly clear that his second impeachment trial is likely to end in acquittal.
A spokesperson for Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) confirmed that he is discussing the issue with GOP Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), as well as with his Senate colleagues more broadly.
Axios first reported on Tuesday Kaine and Collins were pitching their colleagues on the idea of a censure resolution. Spokespeople for Collins didn't immediately respond to a request for comment about the conversations.
But Collins indicated on Tuesday after 45 GOP senators supported an effort to deem Trump's trial unconstitutional that she expected the Senate would not be able to convict him. Collins was one of five GOP senators who voted to set aside the effort by Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) to declare the trial unconstitutional.
"I think it's pretty obvious from the vote today, that it is extraordinarily unlikely that the President will be convicted. Just do the math," she said.
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