A look inside the Texas Senate vote in Ken Paxton's impeachment trial

A look inside the Texas Senate vote in Ken Paxton's impeachment trial

Aaron E Martinez
Austin American-Statesman
Attorney General Ken Paxton's attorneys speak at a press conference after Paxton was acquitted of all charges in his impeachment trial at the Texas Capitol on Saturday, Sep. 16, 2023.
Attorney General Ken Paxton's attorneys speak at a press conference after Paxton was acquitted of all charges in his impeachment trial at the Texas Capitol on Saturday, Sep. 16, 2023.
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Senator Angela Paxton hugs Tony Buzbee, attorney for her husband Attorney General Ken Paxton, after Ken was acquitted of all charges in his impeachment trial at the Texas Capitol on Saturday, Sep. 16, 2023.
Senator Angela Paxton hugs Tony Buzbee, attorney for her husband Attorney General Ken Paxton, after Ken was acquitted of all charges in his impeachment trial at the Texas Capitol on Saturday, Sep. 16, 2023.
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House Impeachment manager Rep. Ann Johnson waits for her turn to speak at a press conference after Attorney General Ken Paxton was acquitted of all charges in his impeachment trial at the Texas Capitol on Saturday, Sep. 16, 2023.
House Impeachment manager Rep. Ann Johnson waits for her turn to speak at a press conference after Attorney General Ken Paxton was acquitted of all charges in his impeachment trial at the Texas Capitol on Saturday, Sep. 16, 2023.
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Anthony Carter protests the acquittal of Attorney General Ken Paxton at the Texas Capitol on Saturday, Sep. 16, 2023. "I had such faith that our Senate would do the right thing. I'm very angry and I just wish there was some accountability," Carter said.
Anthony Carter protests the acquittal of Attorney General Ken Paxton at the Texas Capitol on Saturday, Sep. 16, 2023. "I had such faith that our Senate would do the right thing. I'm very angry and I just wish there was some accountability," Carter said.
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Dan Cogdell, attorney for Attorney General Ken Paxton, speaks at a press conference after Paxton was acquitted of all charges in his impeachment trial at the Texas Capitol on Saturday, Sep. 16, 2023.
Dan Cogdell, attorney for Attorney General Ken Paxton, speaks at a press conference after Paxton was acquitted of all charges in his impeachment trial at the Texas Capitol on Saturday, Sep. 16, 2023.
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House Impeachment manager Rep. Ann Johnson speaks at a press conference after Attorney General Ken Paxton was acquitted of all charges in his impeachment trial at the Texas Capitol on Saturday, Sep. 16, 2023.
House Impeachment manager Rep. Ann Johnson speaks at a press conference after Attorney General Ken Paxton was acquitted of all charges in his impeachment trial at the Texas Capitol on Saturday, Sep. 16, 2023.
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House Impeachment manager Rep. Andrew Murr, left, speaks to Impeachment manager Rep. Ann Johnson after Attorney General Ken Paxton was acquitted of all charges in his impeachment trial at the Texas Capitol on Saturday, Sep. 16, 2023.
House Impeachment manager Rep. Andrew Murr, left, speaks to Impeachment manager Rep. Ann Johnson after Attorney General Ken Paxton was acquitted of all charges in his impeachment trial at the Texas Capitol on Saturday, Sep. 16, 2023.
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House Impeachment Manager Rep. Andrew Murr listens as Attorney General Ken Paxton is acquitted of all charges in Paxton's impeachment trial at the Texas Capitol on Saturday, Sep. 16, 2023.
House Impeachment Manager Rep. Andrew Murr listens as Attorney General Ken Paxton is acquitted of all charges in Paxton's impeachment trial at the Texas Capitol on Saturday, Sep. 16, 2023.
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Binders of impeachment documents are stacked at the desk of Senator Bob Hall during Attorney General Ken Paxton's Impeachment trial at the Texas Capitol on Saturday, Sep. 16, 2023.
Binders of impeachment documents are stacked at the desk of Senator Bob Hall during Attorney General Ken Paxton's Impeachment trial at the Texas Capitol on Saturday, Sep. 16, 2023.
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Senator Kelly Hancock hands in a vote during the impeachment trial of Attorney General Ken Paxton at the Texas Capitol on Saturday, Sep. 16, 2023.
Senator Kelly Hancock hands in a vote during the impeachment trial of Attorney General Ken Paxton at the Texas Capitol on Saturday, Sep. 16, 2023.
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Senators gather to vote for the impeachment trial of Attorney General Ken Paxton at the Texas Capitol on Saturday, Sep. 16, 2023.
Senators gather to vote for the impeachment trial of Attorney General Ken Paxton at the Texas Capitol on Saturday, Sep. 16, 2023.
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Tony Buzbee, attorney for Attorney General Ken Paxton, listens as votes are read out loud in the impeachment trial of Paxton at the Texas Capitol on Saturday, Sep. 16, 2023.
Tony Buzbee, attorney for Attorney General Ken Paxton, listens as votes are read out loud in the impeachment trial of Paxton at the Texas Capitol on Saturday, Sep. 16, 2023.
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Senator Robert Nichols watches as Senate votes are counted during the impeachment trial of Attorney General Ken Paxton at the Texas Capitol on Saturday, Sep. 16, 2023.
Senator Robert Nichols watches as Senate votes are counted during the impeachment trial of Attorney General Ken Paxton at the Texas Capitol on Saturday, Sep. 16, 2023.
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Senator Angela Paxton keeps track of votes in the impeachment trial of her husband Attorney General Ken Paxton at the Texas Capitol on Saturday, Sep. 16, 2023.
Senator Angela Paxton keeps track of votes in the impeachment trial of her husband Attorney General Ken Paxton at the Texas Capitol on Saturday, Sep. 16, 2023.
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Visitors watch as the Senate votes during the impeachment trial of Attorney General Ken Paxton at the Texas Capitol on Saturday, Sep. 16, 2023.
Visitors watch as the Senate votes during the impeachment trial of Attorney General Ken Paxton at the Texas Capitol on Saturday, Sep. 16, 2023.
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Texas Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Austin Osborn collects Senator Nathan Johnson's vote on article one in the impeachment trial of Attorney General Ken Paxton at the Texas Capitol on Saturday, Sep. 16, 2023.
Texas Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Austin Osborn collects Senator Nathan Johnson's vote on article one in the impeachment trial of Attorney General Ken Paxton at the Texas Capitol on Saturday, Sep. 16, 2023.
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Dan Cogdell, attorney for Attorney General Ken Paxton, listens as votes are read out loud in the impeachment trial of Paxton at the Texas Capitol on Saturday, Sep. 16, 2023.
Dan Cogdell, attorney for Attorney General Ken Paxton, listens as votes are read out loud in the impeachment trial of Paxton at the Texas Capitol on Saturday, Sep. 16, 2023.
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Mitch Little, attorney for Attorney General Ken Paxton, listens to opening remarks ahead of voting in the impeachment trial of Paxton at the Texas Capitol on Saturday, Sep. 16, 2023.
Mitch Little, attorney for Attorney General Ken Paxton, listens to opening remarks ahead of voting in the impeachment trial of Paxton at the Texas Capitol on Saturday, Sep. 16, 2023.
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Tony Buzbee, left, and Mitch Little, right, attorneys for Attorney General Ken Paxton, listen as votes are read out loud in the impeachment trial of Paxton at the Texas Capitol on Saturday, Sep. 16, 2023.
Tony Buzbee, left, and Mitch Little, right, attorneys for Attorney General Ken Paxton, listen as votes are read out loud in the impeachment trial of Paxton at the Texas Capitol on Saturday, Sep. 16, 2023.
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Texas Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Austin Osborn collects votes in the impeachment trial of Attorney General Ken Paxton at the Texas Capitol on Saturday, Sep. 16, 2023.
Texas Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Austin Osborn collects votes in the impeachment trial of Attorney General Ken Paxton at the Texas Capitol on Saturday, Sep. 16, 2023.
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Senator Angela Paxton bows her head in prayer ahead of voting in the impeachment trial of her husband Attorney General Ken Paxton at the Texas Capitol on Saturday, Sep. 16, 2023.
Senator Angela Paxton bows her head in prayer ahead of voting in the impeachment trial of her husband Attorney General Ken Paxton at the Texas Capitol on Saturday, Sep. 16, 2023.
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House Impeachment Manager Rep. Andrew Murr listens as votes are read out loud in the impeachment trial of Attorney General Ken Paxton at the Texas Capitol on Saturday, Sep. 16, 2023.
House Impeachment Manager Rep. Andrew Murr listens as votes are read out loud in the impeachment trial of Attorney General Ken Paxton at the Texas Capitol on Saturday, Sep. 16, 2023.
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Dan Cogdell, attorney for Attorney General Ken Paxton, listens as votes are read out loud in the impeachment trial of Paxton at the Texas Capitol on Saturday, Sep. 16, 2023.
Dan Cogdell, attorney for Attorney General Ken Paxton, listens as votes are read out loud in the impeachment trial of Paxton at the Texas Capitol on Saturday, Sep. 16, 2023.
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Senator Nathan Johnson holds his vote on article one in the impeachment trial of Attorney General Ken Paxton at the Texas Capitol on Saturday, Sep. 16, 2023.
Senator Nathan Johnson holds his vote on article one in the impeachment trial of Attorney General Ken Paxton at the Texas Capitol on Saturday, Sep. 16, 2023.
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Mitch Little, attorney for Attorney General Ken Paxton, listens as votes are read out loud in the impeachment trial of Paxton at the Texas Capitol on Saturday, Sep. 16, 2023.
Mitch Little, attorney for Attorney General Ken Paxton, listens as votes are read out loud in the impeachment trial of Paxton at the Texas Capitol on Saturday, Sep. 16, 2023.
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Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick hands off the second article of impeachment in the trial of Attorney General Ken Paxton at the Texas Capitol on Saturday, Sep. 16, 2023.
Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick hands off the second article of impeachment in the trial of Attorney General Ken Paxton at the Texas Capitol on Saturday, Sep. 16, 2023.
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Texas Senators enter the Senate chamber for final votes in the impeachment trial of Attorney General Ken Paxton at the Texas Capitol on Saturday, Sep. 16, 2023.
Texas Senators enter the Senate chamber for final votes in the impeachment trial of Attorney General Ken Paxton at the Texas Capitol on Saturday, Sep. 16, 2023.
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Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick listens as votes are read out loud in the impeachment trial of Attorney General Ken Paxton at the Texas Capitol on Saturday, Sep. 16, 2023.
Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick listens as votes are read out loud in the impeachment trial of Attorney General Ken Paxton at the Texas Capitol on Saturday, Sep. 16, 2023.
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House Impeachment Manager Rep. Andrew Murr takes enters the Senate chamber for final votes in the impeachment trial of Attorney General Ken Paxton at the Texas Capitol on Saturday, Sep. 16, 2023.
House Impeachment Manager Rep. Andrew Murr takes enters the Senate chamber for final votes in the impeachment trial of Attorney General Ken Paxton at the Texas Capitol on Saturday, Sep. 16, 2023.
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Senator Kelly Hancock holds a vote during the impeachment trial of Attorney General Ken Paxton at the Texas Capitol on Saturday, Sep. 16, 2023.
Senator Kelly Hancock holds a vote during the impeachment trial of Attorney General Ken Paxton at the Texas Capitol on Saturday, Sep. 16, 2023.
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Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick delivers final remarks after Attorney General Ken Paxton is acquitted of all charges in Paxton's impeachment trial at the Texas Capitol on Saturday, Sep. 16, 2023.
Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick delivers final remarks after Attorney General Ken Paxton is acquitted of all charges in Paxton's impeachment trial at the Texas Capitol on Saturday, Sep. 16, 2023.
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Senator Angela Paxton hugs Tony Buzbee, attorney for her husband Attorney General Ken Paxton, after Ken was acquitted of all charges in his impeachment trial at the Texas Capitol on Saturday, Sep. 16, 2023.
Senator Angela Paxton hugs Tony Buzbee, attorney for her husband Attorney General Ken Paxton, after Ken was acquitted of all charges in his impeachment trial at the Texas Capitol on Saturday, Sep. 16, 2023.
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Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick delivers final remarks after Attorney General Ken Paxton is acquitted of all charges in Paxton's impeachment trial at the Texas Capitol on Saturday, Sep. 16, 2023.
Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick delivers final remarks after Attorney General Ken Paxton is acquitted of all charges in Paxton's impeachment trial at the Texas Capitol on Saturday, Sep. 16, 2023.
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Senator Angela Paxton hugs Mitch Little, attorney for her husband Attorney General Ken Paxton, after Ken was acquitted of all charges in his impeachment trial at the Texas Capitol on Saturday, Sep. 16, 2023.
Senator Angela Paxton hugs Mitch Little, attorney for her husband Attorney General Ken Paxton, after Ken was acquitted of all charges in his impeachment trial at the Texas Capitol on Saturday, Sep. 16, 2023.
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Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick signs the document acquiting Attorney General Ken Paxton of all charges in Paxton's impeachment trial at the Texas Capitol on Saturday, Sep. 16, 2023.
Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick signs the document acquiting Attorney General Ken Paxton of all charges in Paxton's impeachment trial at the Texas Capitol on Saturday, Sep. 16, 2023.
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House Impeachment manager Rep. Andrew Murr, left, speaks at a press conference after Attorney General Ken Paxton was acquitted of all charges in his impeachment trial at the Texas Capitol on Saturday, Sep. 16, 2023.
House Impeachment manager Rep. Andrew Murr, left, speaks at a press conference after Attorney General Ken Paxton was acquitted of all charges in his impeachment trial at the Texas Capitol on Saturday, Sep. 16, 2023.
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Attorney General Ken Paxton's attorneys speak at a press conference after Paxton was acquitted of all charges in his impeachment trial at the Texas Capitol on Saturday, Sep. 16, 2023.
Attorney General Ken Paxton's attorneys speak at a press conference after Paxton was acquitted of all charges in his impeachment trial at the Texas Capitol on Saturday, Sep. 16, 2023.
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