45 GOP Senators Voted To Dismiss Impeachment Trial

45 GOP Senators Voted To Dismiss Impeachment Trial

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The video discusses a recent vote in the Senate where Senator Rand Paul challenged the constitutionality of a trial, seeking its dismissal. The vote resulted in a 55-45 split, with 45 Republicans supporting Paul. However, this does not necessarily predict the final vote outcome on acquitting or convicting former President Trump. Senator Rob Portman emphasized that the two votes are distinct, and the initial support for Paul does not guarantee a vote to acquit Trump.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Senator Rand Paul's main argument regarding the trial?

He supported the trial's constitutionality.

He argued against the trial's constitutionality.

He wanted to delay the trial.

He was neutral about the trial.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many Republicans voted with Senator Rand Paul to set the trial aside?

55

40

45

50

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which group of Republicans voted with the Democratic caucus?

The most conservative members

The moderate conservatives

The newly elected senators

The independent senators

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Senator Rob Portman emphasize about the two votes?

They are identical in nature.

They both guarantee conviction.

They are completely different.

They both guarantee acquittal.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main takeaway regarding the Republican caucus's stance?

All Republicans will vote to convict.

There is inconsistency in their stance.

The stance is consistent across the caucus.

All Republicans will vote to acquit.

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