‘History Will Show This to Be a Mistake’: Democrat Votes Against Both Articles of Impeachment

Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee Rep. Collin Peterson (D-Minn.) delivers remarks during a rally for the passage of the USMCA trade agreement, in Washington on Sept. 12, 2019. Tom Brenner/Getty Images

Rep. Collin Peterson (D-Minn.) voted against both articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump on Wednesday night, saying he did so “in good conscience.”

Peterson and Rep. Jeff Van Drew (D-N.J.) were the two Democrats who voted against both articles of impeachment, while Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine) voted in favor of Article I, which accused Trump of abuse of power, but he rejected Article II, which accused Trump of obstructing Congress. Meanwhile, 2020 presidential candidate Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-Hawaii) voted “present” on both articles.