Q: Is there any reason why any R senator who wants Trump convicted, but is too chicken to vote against him wouldn't just fail to show for the vote?
Posted by
ralph wiggum (aka Wiggum17)
Feb 10 '21, 17:24
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It's 2/3rds of those voting, no?
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Responses:
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Pragmatically, no. But the R's who've publicly declared opposition to Trump are likely going to vote against him anyway. As for the silent ones ...
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ReluctantCynic
Feb 10, 18:06
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I think they all had to take an oath last week to be there for the duration, not speak, etc. -- nm
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mud
Feb 10, 17:51
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They'd take the same heat in their primary. It would be seen as a failure to defend Trump, the same as a conviction vote. -- nm*
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ty97
Feb 10, 17:30
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Yes. I believe if 16 (or so) of the R's just don't show up for the vote, they can get a conviction.
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howie
Feb 10, 17:29
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IM correct. 2/3 of just those present to vote. -- nm
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Peglegpete
Feb 10, 17:27
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The turtle for sure -- nm
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eag
Feb 10, 17:27
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I wonder if votes were secret, how much a difference it would make.. (NM)
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Marlowe
Feb 10, 17:26
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