Sasse Resigns From Senate, Gov To Appoint Successor

January 9, 2023 Politics, Republicans

Sen. Ben Sasse, a Republican who voted to impeach former President Donald Trump after the attack on the US Capitol, officially resigned from the Senate Sunday, opening up his seat for appointment by Nebraska’s Republican Gov. Jim Pillen.

Sasse announced last year that he would step down from his position to become the University of Florida’s next president.

Sasse was reelected to another six-year term in 2020. His resignation will not change the balance of power in the Senate. The seat will temporarily filled by an appointment made by Pillen, who was elected in November and was sworn in on Thursday.

Read the full article. Pillen is widely expected to appoint former Gov. Pete Ricketts.

Republican Sen. Ben Sasse resigns to become University of Florida president, opening seat for appointment by Nebraska governor https://t.co/QauDDmvpMQ

— State of the Union (@CNNSotu) January 9, 2023

Senator Ben Sasse (R-Nebraska) officially resigned at 12:00 Noon today. Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen will select his replacement.

— Senate Periodicals (@SenatePPG) January 8, 2023