9 Republicans to watch at Trump's second impeachment trial
Five Republican senators voted with Democrats two weeks ago not to dismiss the trial on constitutional grounds. Those senators so far appear the most likely to vote to convict Trump. But there are others to watch, too.
Sen. Susan Collins
Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, voted with Democrats two weeks ago not to dismiss the trial on constitutional grounds.
Sen. Ben Sasse
Sen. Ben Sasse, R-Neb., voted with Democrats two weeks ago not to dismiss the trial on constitutional grounds.
Sen. Mitt Romney
Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, voted with Democrats two weeks ago not to dismiss the trial on constitutional grounds.
Sen. Lisa Murkowski
Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, voted with Democrats two weeks ago not to dismiss the trial on constitutional grounds.
Sen. Pat Toomey
Sen. Pat Toomey, R-Pa., voted with Democrats two weeks ago not to dismiss the trial on constitutional grounds.
Sen. Rob Portman
Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, has said he is coming into the trial with an open mind.
Sen. Bill Cassidy
Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., has said he is coming into the trial with an open mind.
Sen. Richard Shelby
Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Ala., is retiring in 2022 and will have less to lose politically if he votes to convict.
Sen. Richard Burr
Sen. Richard Burr, R-N.C., is retiring in 2022 and will have less to lose politically if he votes to convict.
There are 9 Republicans to watch as Trump's impeachment trial gets underway today. See who they are, plus what's on the schedule for the days ahead.