Illinois senate votes unanimously to impeach Blagojevich (30 images)

Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich speaks at a press conference at the James R. Thompson Center on January 23, 2009 in Chicago. Blagojevich plans to boycott his impeachment trial because he believes it is unfair. (UPI Photo/David Banks)

Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich stands for the pledge of allegiance before seating the members of the Illinois Senate for the 96th General Assembly at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield, Illinois, on January 14, 2009. Blagojevich is the first Illinois governor to be impeached. (UPI Photo/Mark Cowan)

Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich addresses the Illinois Senate at his impeachment trial at the Illinois state capitol in Springfield, Illinois, on January 29, 2009. (UPI Photo/Mark Cowan)

Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich seats the members of the Illinois Senate for the 96th General Assembly at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield, Illinois, on January 14, 2009. Blagojevich is the first Illinois governor to be impeached. (UPI Photo/Mark Cowan)