Sasse has said that Nebraska party activists were “hacked off” that he condemned Trump’s statements to a crowd just before the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Nebraska Sen. Sasse rebuked by state's Republican committee
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"I cannot go back on my word, and Congress cannot lower our standards on such a grave matter, simply because it is politically convenient. I must vote to convict," Mr. Sasse said.
Seven GOP senators who voted to convict Trump explain their decision
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