(CNN) Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy on Sunday stood by his vote to convict Donald Trump during the former President's second impeachment trial, defending his decision against a censure from his state's GOP and arguing that Trump's power within the larger party will weaken. The Republican Party is more than just one person," Cassidy told ABC's George Stephanopoulos on "This Week." "The Republican Party is about ideas. ... Now the American people want those ideas but they want a leader who is accountable and a leader who they can trust. Cassidy said he voted against Trump on Saturday because he felt the former President should be held accountable for the insurrection.

Source: CNN February 14, 2021 18:00 UTC