Blagojevich has said the House impeachment vote was politically motivated . State senators heard recorded phone calls about horse-racing legislation . The recordings were made by a Republican senator who was trying to block the bill from moving forward in an effort to protect his own political future. Senators also heard testimony from FBI agent who wrote affidavit . U.S. attorney has asked both sides to `` defer to criminal prosecution ''
State senators heard recorded phone calls about horse-racing legislation . The recordings were made by a Republican senator who was trying to block the bill from moving forward in an effort to protect his own political future. Senators also heard testimony from FBI agent who wrote affidavit . U.S. attorney has asked both sides to `` defer to criminal prosecution ''