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On the recordJanuary 27, 2020
I just, you know, was talking to some of my colleagues last night and I just got the feeling that the Republican leader was really putting the pressure on. Although, it now looks like there may be enough votes. I don't know how many there will be.
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Angus King
Independent · Maine

Editor's note · Context

Senator King reflects on the pressure from Republican leadership regarding witness votes in the impeachment trial.

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