Susan Collins
Republican Congress
Summary
Moderate Republican Senator from Maine who condemned Trump's Ukraine conduct in the first impeachment and later wrote in Nikki Haley in 2024.
In Their Own Words
Key Statements
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The president did, in fact, pressure a foreign government to help him in his reelection. His personal interest in the investigation of a political rival was inseparable from any legitimate foreign policy objective.
Explaining her vote in the first impeachment
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January 6th was a terrible, terrible day for our country. And there is no doubt in my mind that the president's actions and his words prior to that day were a contributing factor in what happened.
Interview on Trump's role in January 6
Timeline
January 3, 1997
Became U.S. Senator from Maine
Entered Senate
February 5, 2020
Voted to acquit in first impeachment
Condemned Trump's Ukraine conduct
February 13, 2021
Voted to convict Trump in second impeachment
One of seven Republicans to vote for conviction
November 5, 2024
Wrote in Nikki Haley for president
Refused to vote for Trump
Why This Matters
Credibility & Background
Positions Held
- U.S. Senator from Maine (1997-present)
- Ranking Member, Senate Aging Committee
- Member, Senate Appropriations Committee
- Member, Senate Intelligence Committee
Analysis
Reasons for Opposition
- 01 Said Trump pressured a foreign government for his reelection
- 02 Said Trump's actions contributed to January 6
- 03 Said Trump put personal interest ahead of national interest
Documentation
Sources
Government February 5, 2020
Congressional Record: Collins impeachment remarks
https://www.congress.gov/crec/2020/02/05/CREC-2020-02-05-pt1-PgS720-2.pdf
News February 5, 2021
Susan Collins says Trump's words contributed to Jan. 6
https://www.cnn.com/2021/02/05/politics/susan-collins-trump-january-6/index.html
News November 5, 2024
Susan Collins says she wrote in Nikki Haley
https://www.politico.com/news/2024/11/05/susan-collins-wrote-in-nikki-haley-00188213
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