Acquittal

Senate Acquits Trump 57-43 Despite Bipartisan Majority Finding Him Guilty

2021-02-13 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 10/10

On February 13, 2021, the Senate voted 57-43 to acquit former President Donald Trump on the charge of incitement of insurrection, with the vote falling ten short of the two-thirds majority (67 votes) required for conviction. Despite the acquittal, the vote represented the most bipartisan …

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Senate Acquits Trump Despite Proven Abuse of Power; Romney Only Republican to Convict

2020-02-05 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 10/10

The Senate voted to acquit President Donald Trump on both impeachment articles on February 5, 2020, despite overwhelming evidence that he abused his power by pressuring Ukraine to announce investigations into Joe Biden while withholding military aid. On Article I (Abuse of Power), the vote was …

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