Senator Robert Torricelli (Democrat - New Jersey)

Voting Record -- Impeachment Trial of William (Bill) Jefferson Clinton

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Violated oath of impartiality by voting to dismiss the trial without allowing the House Managers to present their case.

Voted for a mock trial without deposing witnesses.

Voted for a mock trial without even videos of witnesses.

Voted for a mock trial without presentation of transcripts or video of witness testimony.

Made trial a sham without any live testimony.

Voted for a mock trial without closing arguments.

Voted to give the defense advance notice of the House Manager's closing arguments.

Allowed Mr. Clinton to get away with perjury.

Allowed Mr. Clinton to get away with obstruction of justice.

Statement Taken From U.S. Senate Web Site February 25, 1999

This section is taken verbatim from the official web site of Senator Torricelli, except for editorial comments by Daniel Weyrich in square brackets of the form [DLW-- ] and minor touch-ups to the HTML.

February 11, 1999
Torricelli Voices Sorrow for the Country and the Constitution

Washington, D.C. -- In announcing that he would vote against the articles of impeachment, Sen. Robert G. Torricelli (D-NJ) issued the following public statement today:

"It is impossible for anyone who has lived through this time in our history not to feel sadness for the shadow cast on our country both at home and abroad. President Clinton's behavior is inexcusable and he has dishonored his office.
"Yet the manner in which this case was brought before us was an equal disgrace. We had to endure a flawed prosecutor's unending pursuit of a duly-elected President. We had to watch as the House managers presented a case that did not withstand the scrutiny of fact or law.
"I believe the Senate will rise above the partisan rancor that has characterized this case. Tomorrow's vote against impeachment is a vote not for the President, but for the Constitution."

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