There are some in the U.S. Senate who say they want to be impartial in the impeachment proceedings.
Senators in some cases have already taken sides in the impeachment of President Donald Trump. U.S. Sen. Doug Jones (D-AL) has continually said he will be impartial despite any talk of backlash because of his decision in the impeachment of Trump. He reiterated that in a conference call with Alabama media Wednesday hoping Alabamians will appreciate the time and thought in his decision.
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