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Did Cornyn vote to impeach Trump? Only 3 GOP senators who did remain

The article clarifies that Cornyn voted to acquit Trump in both Senate impeachment trials.

Did Cornyn vote to impeach Trump? Only 3 GOP senators who did remain
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Ken Paxton won the Texas Senate Republican runoff against John Cornyn, whom President Donald Trump had endorsed. The article explains that Cornyn voted to acquit Trump in both impeachment trials and reviews which Republican senators who voted to convict Trump remain in office.

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John Cornyn R · TX · SEN
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John Cornyn
R · TX · SEN

Texas senator and subject of the article's question about his impeachment votes

PRIMARY SUBJECT
Susan M. Collins
R · ME · SEN

Maine senator running for reelection

Todd Young
R · IN · SEN

Indiana senator criticized by Trump over a vote concerning military action in Venezuela

Mitt Romney
Former U.S. Senator (R-UT)

Former Utah senator and the only Republican to vote to convict Trump in the first Senate trial

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who endorsed Paxton and campaigned against Cassidy

Lisa Murkowski
R · AK · SEN

Alaska senator who voted to convict Trump and remains in office

Bill Cassidy
R · LA · SEN

Louisiana senator who lost his primary after Trump campaigned against him

Josh Hawley
R · MO · SEN

Missouri senator criticized by Trump over a vote concerning military action in Venezuela

Ken Paxton
R · TX

Texas attorney general and winner of the Senate Republican runoff

Democratic candidate described as Collins's likely opponent in Maine

Rand Paul
R · KY · SEN

Kentucky senator criticized by Trump over a vote concerning military action in Venezuela

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Ken Paxton Defeats John Cornyn in Texas Senate Primary Runoff

Outlets across the spectrum agree that Ken Paxton defeated John Cornyn in the Texas Republican Senate primary runoff, making Paxton the party’s nominee for the general election. Left-leaning outlets cast the result as evidence of Trump’s influence and a warning about risks for Republicans. Center outlets focus on Cornyn’s unsuccessful effort to win Trump’s backing and what the result signals about party influence and unity. Right-leaning outlets present it as a grassroots rebuke of establishment Republicans and a victory for Trump-aligned politics.

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