How Illinois lawmakers voted on impeachment
President Donald Trump became the first president to be impeached twice Wednesday when the U.S. House of Representatives voted 232-197 in favor of impeachment for inciting an insurrection.
On Jan. 6, Trump encouraged his supporters to march to the U.S. Capitol as Congress worked to certify the results of the Electoral College. Soon after, his supporters stormed the halls of Congress, attacking police officers while some yelled phrases like hang Mike Pence.
Ten Republicans joined a unanimous Democratic caucus voting in favor of impeachment. Here is how Illinois members of Congress voted:
Rep. Cheri Bustos, D-East Moline
Impeachment a party-line call for Illinois delegates
Darren Iozia, darren.iozia@myjournalcourier.com
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Hundreds of National Guard troops wait Wednesday inside the Capitol Visitor’s Center to reinforce security at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., as the House of Representatives pursued an article of impeachment against President Donald Trump.J. Scott Applewhite | AP
President Donald J. Trump on Wednesday afternoon became the first president in U.S. history to be impeached twice by the U.S. House of Representatives but four of Illinois’ Republican delegates weren’t on board with the move.
At least two of them the 13th District’s Rodney Davis and the 18th District’s Darin LaHood cited the good of the nation as their reason to oppose it.
Domestic violent extremists are the number one terrorism threat in 2021, according to the FBI.
CPD said in statement, This exercise is not being conducted in response to any incidents or planned events. Chicago will take whatever measures are needed, said U.S. Rep. Jesus Chuy Garcia, D-Chicago. I don t think that there will be widespread violence.
Still, concern is rising about extremist unrest in the wake of last week s Capitol insurrection. Yes, we have received intelligence briefings that are really scary about what these groups are seeking to do, said U.S. Rep. Sean Casten, D-Downers Grove.
Earlier this week, federal authorities warned of armed protests at all 50 state capitols. Illinois State Police said they are ready to deal with any identified threats.