In other words, Collins only voted YES because she knew Alexander would be a NO and her vote wouldn’t matter. Every day is a new profile in cowardice by the GOP.

People on the right sneered when I said that Susan Collins, of all people, was the last straw for me as a Republican. But look at what just happened: Collins voted for more evidence once she knew she'd have cover from Alexander. No courage. None.

— Tom Nichols (@RadioFreeTom) January 31, 2020