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All New England Senators Voted To Convict Trump In His 2nd Impeachment Trial

In this image from video, Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, speaks after the Senate acquitted former President Donald Trump in his second impeachment trial in the Senate on Feb. 13. (Senate Television via AP)
In this image from video, Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, speaks after the Senate acquitted former President Donald Trump in his second impeachment trial in the Senate on Feb. 13. (Senate Television via AP)

All U.S. senators representing New England's six states voted Saturday to convict former President Donald Trump in his historic second impeachment trial.

In a 57-43 vote, seven Republicans, including Sen. Susan Collins of Maine, joined with all Democrats and independents to vote to convict the former president for inciting an insurrection, but the tally is short of the two-thirds vote needed. Without 67 votes, Trump was acquitted by the Senate.

Below are statements from New England senators on the Senate verdict and their impeachment votes. (This post is developing and will be updated as new statements are released.)

Massachusetts

Maine

Vermont

New Hampshire

Connecticut

Rhode Island

Other members of the Massachusetts Congressional delegation also issued public statements on Trump and the trial verdict Saturday:

This article was originally published on February 13, 2021.

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