Today the Senate voted to acquit President Donald Trump on both charges from his impeachment trial. On the first charge, abuse of power, Republican Senator Mitt Romney joined Democrats in voting to convict Trump, but voted to acquit on the second charge of obstruction of Congress.
The impeachment process has been long and arcane, so here are 25 tweets from before, during, and after the Senate's vote today:
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BREAKING: US Senate votes to acquit President Trump on first article of impeachment, abuse of power.… https://t.co/TCDFB0TLda— NBC Politics (@NBC Politics) 1580937684.0
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Mind-blowing stat: 48 Senators who voted to convict Trump represent 18 million more Americans than 52 Republicans who voted to acquit— Ari Berman (@Ari Berman) 1580937619.0
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As has been pointed out, Romney now becomes the first senator in American history to vote to remove a president of… https://t.co/0IGLxUWSbN— Peter Baker (@Peter Baker) 1580930070.0
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It’s a bipartisan impeachment.— Neera -Wear a Mask -Tanden (@Neera -Wear a Mask -Tanden) 1580932498.0
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Just spoke with Sen. Collins She now says she probably shouldn't have said that she "believes" Pres. Trump has lea… https://t.co/a1xaXsDzVi— Gregg Lagerquist (@Gregg Lagerquist) 1580932565.0
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A true exoneration can only result from a fair trial—and the Senate has not conducted a fair trial. Not even close.… https://t.co/MtA9lhaGFe— Kamala Harris (@Kamala Harris) 1580934003.0
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I just announced that I’ll be fighting to change how every future impeachment trial will be conducted. We must reve… https://t.co/s0BxpNUIzU— Jeff Merkley (@Jeff Merkley) 1580933022.0
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Having proven Trump guilty, I asked if there was just one Republican Senator who would say “enough” Who would stan… https://t.co/oLqTuLeUp7— Adam Schiff (@Adam Schiff) 1580930983.0
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Republicans didn't vote to have a SINGLE WITNESS in a trial. Not one. John Bolton even offered. That is a cover up.… https://t.co/jgAfsllCN5— Wajahat "Wears a Mask Because of a Pandemic" Ali (@Wajahat "Wears a Mask Because of a Pandemic" Ali) 1580934512.0
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#SenPatLeahy: “The Constitution can’t protect itself.” #ImpeachmentVote— Maya Wiley (@Maya Wiley) 1580933137.0
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Donald Trump Jr. calls for the Senate GOP to expel Romney from the conference.— Jake Tapper (@Jake Tapper) 1580935193.0
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The House impeached the President based upon our oath to #DefendOurDemocracy. If the Senate acquits POTUS, Senators… https://t.co/6mpv8iZ7dS— Steny (Wear a Mask) Hoyer (@Steny (Wear a Mask) Hoyer) 1580934885.0
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Imagine having the constitutional power — and duty — to hold the president accountable. Then imagine abandoning th… https://t.co/bz7BC8sOT4— Ilhan Omar (@Ilhan Omar) 1580938650.0
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To no one’s surprise, the US Senate has voted to allow @realDonaldTrump to remain in office despite his clear abuse… https://t.co/ytW04QshUd— Gov. Bill Weld (@Gov. Bill Weld) 1580938561.0
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As the president's impeachment trial began, Republican senators pledged an oath to defend the Constitution. Today,… https://t.co/RMnYir3Qqz— Hillary Clinton (@Hillary Clinton) 1580938518.0
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The idea that we would turn our back and close our eyes to evidence pounding on the outside of the doors of this Ca… https://t.co/xQrapY7wek— Michael Bennet (@Michael Bennet) 1580937623.0
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.@SenateGOP put @realDonaldTrump above the Constitution. Sad day for America. #Impeachment https://t.co/kGpkSFWLEB— Joyce Beatty (@Joyce Beatty) 1580937549.0
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Only Republicans voted to acquit on both articles. https://t.co/kwCIXzeSig— Kimberly Atkins (@Kimberly Atkins) 1580938793.0
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This acquittal in the Senate was expected from the get-go. But impeachment will always be a part of this President’… https://t.co/Uf5VJtYC6A— Maria Shriver (@Maria Shriver) 1580938770.0
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At last, the most partisan impeachment process in the history of our country is over. Although we cannot get back… https://t.co/3aontTf7Vs— U.S. Rep. Bob Latta (@U.S. Rep. Bob Latta) 1580938761.0
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Truth wins Justice done President Trump: Forever acquitted— Mark Meadows (@Mark Meadows) 1580938760.0
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The Senate voted today to acquit President Trump on all impeachment charges. I’m glad that this political sidesho… https://t.co/j0GV56TXHj— Rob Woodall (@Rob Woodall) 1580939094.0
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From this day forward, Senate Republicans are not just covering up for Trump’s corrupt and criminal actions, they are complicit.— Jackie Speier (@Jackie Speier) 1580939192.0
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