For Republicans, the closing of the impeachment trial marks a welcome end and a victory. Unlike in 1999 at the end of the Clinton impeachment, there was no hug shared between the leaders. A lot of relationships have been deeply strained, but I think we can come together," Sen. Richard Blumenthal, a Democrat from Connecticut, told CNN. In fact, many members CNN spoke with pointed out that impeachment -- while trying -- had been less toxic than the confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh . "This institution is broken," Colorado Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet told CNN.

Source: CNN February 06, 2020 11:00 UTC