...he saw 15 empty GOP seats as impeachment trial continues

[IcyPeas]

CNN’s @mkraju popped into the chamber and in his time there he saw 15 empty GOP seats as impeachment trial continues.

Link to tweet

[Jerry2144]

1. If that holds up

If that holds up, only 7 of the remaining Repugnant Senators need to vote to convict, assuming all the Ds vote to convict

[cilla4progress]

2. You mean, as in

2/3 required to convict?

[Tommymac]

9. I think 15 were not present during the trial...

but if they do not show up to vote it could be big as only 2/3rd's PRESENT have to vote to convict.

Only 57 Yeas would be required in that case.

[crickets]

3. Then they should duck out again when it comes time for the vote. nt

[bdamomma]

4. I heard the

same thing on the WP website. These QOP do not live in reality, just in denial.

[MerryBlooms]

5. Disgusting. I hope the names are made public.

QGOP. We'll have to make our voices heard through boycotting businesses who are supporting the QGOP. These are very troubling times. A line has been drawn. republicans who do not associate with the murderous QGOP will continue to leave, but way too many support the horrific violence.

[guillaumeb]

6. Only 15? eom

[Marie Marie]

7. Hmm. Does this mean that the next time I am picked for jury duty

that I don't have to stay and listen to all the evidence? Oh never mind....

[catbyte]

8. It would be awesome if they just skipped the vote. Maybe there's be a chance to convict.

Edited to add:

They've already violated their pledge to be "impartial jurors," so why bother to show up?