NEW : After debate , governor says ` ` the fix was in from the very beginning '' . Watch Blagojevich 's reaction to his impeachment » . Sen. Edwards of Illinois : ` ` I am putting new leadership in . '' After deliberations , state Senate votes to remove Illinois governor . Blagojevich accused of scheming to sell Barack Obama 's ex - Senate seat .
NEW : After debate , governor says ` ` the fix was in from the very beginning '' . Sen. Edwards of Illinois : ` ` I am putting new leadership in . '' After deliberations , state Senate votes to remove Illinois governor . Blagojevich accused of scheming to sell Barack Obama 's ex - Senate seat .