(above) Roland Burris, Blagojevich’s appointee to fill Barack Obama’s U. S. Senate seat, testifies on Thursday, Jan. 8, before the House committee that later voted to recommend the governor’s impeachment.

(right) Rep. John Fritchey, D-Chicago, whose district includes Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s home, pauses while addressing the House chamber in support of the resolution to impeach the governor.

(below) Illinois Speaker of the House, Michael Madigan, D-Chicago, presides over the chamber as members vote on the resolution to impeach Gov. Rod Blagojevich. On Jan. 9 the Illinois House voted 114-1 to impeach the governor.