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In my first speech here in the Senate in November 2015, I promised to speak out when a president – even of my own party – exceeds his or her powers. I cannot go back on my word, and Congress cannot lower our standards on such a grave…

After careful consideration of the respective counsels’ arguments, I have concluded that President Trump is guilty of the charge made by the House of Representatives…. President Trump also violated his oath of office by failing to protect the Capitol, the Vice President, and others in the Capitol.

Before someone assumes the office of the presidency, they are required to swear to faithfully execute the office of the President and to preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States. President Trump – the nation’s elected leader, the Commander in Chief of our armed forces…

My vote in this trial stems from my own oath and duty to defend the Constitution of the United States. The abuse of power and betrayal of his oath by President Trump meet the constitutional standard of ‘high crimes and misdemeanors,’ and for those reasons I voted to convict Donald…

Rep. Jefferson Van Drew represents New Jersey’s 2nd district in the House. Prior to being elected to Congress, Van Drew served as a member of the Cape May County Board of Chosen Freeholders, as a member of the New Jersey General Assembly, and in New Jersey Senate. Van Drew also…

Rep. Elise Stefanik represents New York’s 21st district in the House and was recently reelected to her fourth term. Stefanik sits on the Armed Services Committee, the Education and Labor Committee, and the Intelligence Committee. She justified her decision to object to the certification of Electoral College votes by …

Rep. Nicole Malliotakis represents New York’s 11th district in the House. Prior to being elected to Congress in November, Malliotakis served 10 years as a member of the New York State Assembly. When justifying her objection to counting the electoral votes of Arizona and Pennsylvania, Rep. Malliotakis said,…

Rep. Scott Perry represents Pennsylvania’s 10th district in the House. He was first elected in 2012 and is currently serving his 5th term in office. Prior to serving in federal office, he was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives where he served 3 terms. On January 6,…

Rep. Steve Scalise represents Louisiana’s 1st district in the House. As House Minority Whip, he is one of the most powerful Republicans in Congress. This position of responsibility has not stopped Rep. Scalise from recklessly casting doubt on the legitimacy of the November election, stating,…

Rep. Carlos Gimenez represents Florida’s 26th district in the House. The former mayor of Miami-Dade County, Rep. Gimenez beat a Democratic incumbent to win election to the House. When asked if he was planning to object to the certification of Electoral College votes from battleground states, he answered, “I…