The US Senate has recognized the constitutionality of the impeachment process against former US President Donald Trump, RIA Novosti reports citing the results of the vote.
In total, following the results of the vote, 56 senators agreed that the impeachment procedure complies with the basic law of the country, 44 lawmakers opposed. The process will continue on Wednesday, February 10th.
At the same time, the Republicans who voted against made it clear that they intend to achieve to justify Trump. To impeach a former president, you need 67 votes in the Senate.
On January 14, the US House of Representatives voted to impeach Trump in connection with the riots in Washington. The last vote was the second attempt to remove Trump from office. Democrats motivate the decision to impeach Trump, including by the fact that after the end of the process, he will not be able to run for president. This is the first time the US has attempted to remove a state leader from office after the end of his presidential term.