Richard Burr (R-N.C.) and Mitt Romney (R-Utah), respectively, after the lawmakers voted to convict former President Donald Trump on an impeachment charge of inciting the riot at the U.S. Capitol in January. Key BackgroundSeven Republican senators voted to convict Trump on Saturday: Burr, Romney, Cassidy, Sasse, Toomey, Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska. The 57 guilty votes —10 short of 66 needed for a conviction — were the most ever in an impeachment trial. Murkowski is the only senator who voted to convict Trump that is up for reelection in 2022. Crucial Quote“The President bears responsibility for these tragic events,” Burr said in a statement after the vote.

Source: Forbes February 15, 2021 18:22 UTC