US Senate votes to acquit President Donald Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The US Senate has voted to acquit President Donald Trump on two impeachment charges.

For count 1, abuse of power, the vote was 52-48 in favor of acquittal.

For count 2, obstruction of Congress, the vote was 53-47 in favor of acquittal.

The historic, three-week trial has proceeded along partisan lines, with just a few undecided members even considering breaking with their party.

In the end, the impeachment proceedings have shown that Trump has an iron grip on the GOP and they have reaffirmed Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's status as Trump's most important political ally.

Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet voted in favor of conviction on both counts, and Sen. Cory Gardner voted in favor of acquittal on both counts.