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Ill. House Impeaches Blagojevich—Yes, Again

New class of lawmakers upholds decision, with governor's sister-in-law lone dissenter

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(Newser) – The Illinois House voted today for the second time in less than a week to impeach Gov. Rod Blagojevich, the Chicago Tribune reports. The newly sworn-in lawmakers voted 117-1 to uphold last Friday's decision, with the lone dissenting ballot cast by Chicago Democrat Deb Mell—the disgraced governor's sister-in-law. Today's appearance at the Capitol was Blagojevich's first since he was arrested last month.

Gov. Rod Blagojevich presides over the Illinois Senate today.
Gov. Rod Blagojevich presides over the Illinois Senate today.   (AP Photo)
Gov. Rod Blagojevich applauds as he presides over the Illinois Senate today.
Gov. Rod Blagojevich applauds as he presides over the Illinois Senate today.   (AP Photo)
In this Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008 file photo, Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich speaks to reporters in Chicago.
In this Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008 file photo, Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich speaks to reporters in Chicago.   (AP Photo/Paul Beaty, file)
Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich makes a statement Friday, Jan. 9, 2009 in Chicago, after he was impeached by the Illinois House.
Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich makes a statement Friday, Jan. 9, 2009 in Chicago, after he was impeached by the Illinois House.   (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
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