Senators Kaine, Collins Seek Trump Censure

A bipartisan Senate duo, including Democratic Senator Tim Kaine and Republican Senator Susan Collins, is working on a proposal to censure former President Trump. This would allow lawmakers to condemn his actions without proceeding with an impeachment trial. Earlier, 45 Republican senators voted that holding a trial is unconstitutional now that Trump is out of office.

What is the Senate preparing to do in less than two weeks?

• Hold a public hearing

• Vote on a new bill

• Begin impeachment proceedings

• Start a new legislative session

What are Senators Tim Kaine and Susan Collins proposing?

• To pass a new law

• To censure Trump

• To hold a public trial

• To impeach Trump

What is the purpose of the censure proposal?

• To remove Trump from office

• To condemn Trump's actions without impeachment

• To start a new investigation

• To delay the trial

How many Republican senators voted that holding a trial is unconstitutional?

• 35

• 50

• 40

• 45

Why do some senators believe the trial is unconstitutional?

• Because Trump is still in office

• Because Trump is out of office

• Because it violates the First Amendment

• Because it lacks bipartisan support