Congress Could Still Keep Trump From Office If Acquitted And Some Republicans May Support It
Convicting Trump in the Senate would require support from 11 Republicans who voted to dismiss the case on the ground that it’s unconstitutional. His likely acquittal could reignite a campaign to formally reprimand him in the form of a censure, which has the potential to bar him from federal office. But getting Republicans on board with the measure will take some convincing. As it stands now, “there’s not enough” Republicans who are interested in Senator Tim Kaine’s measure to ensure it has the votes necessary to pass....