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Congressman Cohen Expresses Disappointment at Trump Acquittal

February 5, 2020

Notes a bipartisan majority of Congress voted to impeach or convict

WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09), a senior member of the House Judiciary Committee that produced the two articles of impeachment against President Trump, expressed disappointment that the Senate did not convict him in its historic votes today.

Congressman Cohen made the following statement:

"I voted for the articles of impeachment in the Judiciary Committee and on the House floor and believe the House managers proved their case in the Senate beyond a reasonable doubt. Because the Senate required a two-thirds vote to remove the President from office, he will remain. But his ignominious impeachment will always be the legacy of his reckless and lawless presidency. A bipartisan majority of Congress has voted to impeach or convict him, and that's a blemish on his record that the American public should consider in evaluating his remaining time in office."

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