While Republican senators have shown little appetite for convicting former President Donald Trump at his second impeachment trial, legal scholars say there is a little-known maneuver that could lead to a conviction. That method is a secret ballot.
A secret vote is in the realm of possibilities, but it would require a procedural rule change. If a closed ballot vote were permitted, Republican senators would be able to vote without fear of any political pushback from Trump's large army of backers.
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Marisa Herman ✉
Marisa Herman, a Newsmax senior reporter, focuses on major and investigative stories. A University of Florida graduate, she has more than a decade of experience as a reporter for newspapers, magazines, and websites.