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Lamar Alexander Will Vote Against Witnesses, Likely Leading to a 50-50 Tie – and a Big Decision for Chief Justice Roberts
U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN) says he will vote against allowing witnesses testify in President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial. His decision means it is likely the vote will end in a 50-50 tie.
Four Republicans are needed to join all Democrats in support of allowing witnesses to be called and to testify.
Sen. Susan Collins has announced she will vote in favor of witnesses.
Sen. Mitt Romney is believed to be a yes vote.
Sen. Lisa Murkowski has said she needs to think about her decision overnight.
Should the vote be 50-50, Chief Justice Roberts could decide to break the tie, or to not vote at all. Many believe he would choose to not vote.
A 50-50 tie would then effectively be the end of the proceedings and the vote to convict and remove would take place Friday. At that point it would seem clear the prewsident would be acquitted.
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