Maine’s junior senator decries not just a newly emboldened president, but a forever-weakened Congress.
Angus King
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How Maine’s members of Congress voted last week and Jan. 31
The House has passed the Protect and Restore America’s Estuaries Act, to modify and reauthorize through fiscal 2026 the Environmental Protection Agency’s National Estuary Program.
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Anti-Trump audience shares views on impeachment with Sen. King
Hundreds turn out at Bowdoin College for a ‘listening session’ about the divisive trial of the president that is about to conclude.
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How Maine’s members of Congress voted last week
The U.S. House passed the Supporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act, to promote veteran involvement in STEM education, computer science, and scientific research.
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Impeachment acquittal would shift power to White House, Sen. King says
He says it could reshape the power structure between the president and Congress forever, creating graver implications than abuse-of-power allegations.
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How Maine’s members of Congress voted last week
The impeachment trial of President Trump was the only subject of roll call votes this week.
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As trial gets underway, Sen. Collins plays role in having rules follow 1999 precedent
Maine’s senior senator joined a group of Republicans who pressured Sen. Mitch McConnell to change his proposed impeachment rules, then voted along party lines against a Democratic motion to subpoena documents and witnesses.
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How Maine’s members of Congress voted
The U.S. House passed the Homeless Assistance Act, to authorize public housing agencies to share certain data regarding homeless individuals and families for the provision of housing and services.
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Maine Voices: Indifference of senators and Golden to Palestinians’ plight does real harm
Maine taxpayers are subsidizing Israel’s human rights violations, and our troops are at risk if they deploy to the volatile Middle East.
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How Maine’s members of Congress voted last week
Among other legislation, the Senate passed a resolution recognizing the 40th anniversary of the Iran hostage crisis.