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Senator Jerry Moran announced on January 5, 2021, that he would vote to certify the 2020 Electoral College results, stating that to do otherwise would "violate my oath of office" and exceed the powers given to Congress by the Constitution.
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As of late 2024, Moran has remained notably quiet regarding a formal endorsement of Donald Trump for the 2024 presidency, contrasting with more vocal MAGA allies.
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Senator Moran voted to acquit Donald Trump in both the 2020 and 2021 impeachment trials, arguing in the second instance that the Senate lacked jurisdiction over a former president.
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Moran voted against the creation of an independent, bipartisan commission to investigate the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
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As of late 2024, Moran has remained notably quiet regarding a formal endorsement of Donald Trump for the 2024 presidency, contrasting with more vocal MAGA allies.
Notes: Reported by Kansas City Star as 'staying neutral'.
Silence in a high-stakes election year suggests a distance from the MAGA core, though not an explicit opposition.
Moran voted against the creation of an independent, bipartisan commission to investigate the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Notes: While he certified the election, he aligned with GOP leadership to block the specific commission format proposed by Democrats.
This action is often viewed as protective of the MAGA movement's reputation regarding the Capitol riot, though it aligns with broader GOP caucus strategy.
Despite Moran's vote to certify the election, Donald Trump endorsed Moran for re-election in February 2021, calling him "strong on Military, Vets and the Second Amendment."
Notes: Trump's endorsement helped Moran avoid a serious MAGA-aligned primary challenge.
Indicates a functional political alliance with the leader of the MAGA movement, even if policy disagreements exist.
Senator Moran voted to acquit Donald Trump in both the 2020 and 2021 impeachment trials, arguing in the second instance that the Senate lacked jurisdiction over a former president.
Notes: Moran's vote was consistent with the majority of the Republican caucus.
Voting against conviction is a high-signal alignment with Trump's legal and political defense against 'anti-MAGA' efforts.
Senator Jerry Moran announced on January 5, 2021, that he would vote to certify the 2020 Electoral College results, stating that to do otherwise would "violate my oath of office" and exceed the powers given to Congress by the Constitution.
Notes: This was a significant break from the MAGA 'Stop the Steal' movement and other members of the Kansas delegation.
Directly opposes a core MAGA objective (overturning the 2020 election). High weight due to the constitutional and political significance of the act.
Moran was one of the Republican senators who did not sign the amicus brief supporting the Texas lawsuit that sought to invalidate election results in four swing states.
Notes: This lawsuit was a cornerstone of the MAGA legal effort to contest the 2020 election.
Refusal to join a high-profile MAGA legal effort indicates a commitment to traditional legal norms over movement loyalty.
Moran voted to confirm Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh, and Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court, a central pillar of the MAGA judicial legacy.
Notes: Moran was a reliable vote for Trump's judicial overhaul.
Judicial appointments are a primary achievement of the MAGA era; Moran's consistent support demonstrates strong institutional alignment.
Moran cosponsored the ARTICLE ONE Act, which sought to reclaim Congressional authority over national emergency declarations, a response to Trump's use of such powers for the border wall.
Notes: While this appears to check Trump, it was framed as a conservative constitutional principle.
Shows a 'Constitutional Conservative' approach that occasionally conflicts with MAGA executive expansionism, yet remains within the GOP framework.