“independent prosecutor or an independent commission with subpoena powers”

Call for ‘special prosecutor' or similar

“Comey’s removal must not impede or jeopardize any ongoing FBI investigations”

“I think there are questions about timing”

Neutral or support

98 R Republicans 0 0 D Democrats

R Sen. Lamar Alexander Tenn. Senate should have “thorough hearings” on new nominee

R Sen. Roy Blunt Mo. “will restore confidence”

R Sen. Bill Cassidy La. “he had become the issue”

R Sen. Thad Cochran Miss.

R Sen. Susan Collins Me. “inevitable conclusion”

R Sen. John Cornyn Tex. “Ds were against Comey”

R Sen. Tom Cotton Ark. “the most important thing now is that the President nominate a new director”

R Sen. Michael D. Crapo Idaho

R Sen. Ted Cruz Tex. Comey “lost the confidence of both Republicans and Democrats”

R Sen. Steve Daines Mont. “regain public trust”

R Sen. Michael B. Enzi Wyo. “leave it to the administration to answer questions about its decision

R Sen. Joni Ernst Iowa “this decision was up to President Trump to make”

R Sen. Lindsey Graham S.C. “a fresh start”

R Sen. Charles E. Grassley Iowa “the FBI Director serves at the pleasure of the president”

R Sen. Orrin G. Hatch Utah “time for new leadership at the FBI”

R Sen. Dean Heller Nev. “I'm committed to protecting our democratic process”

R Sen. James M. Inhofe Okla. “I think it was the right thing to do”

R Sen. Ron Johnson Wis. “I thank Director Comey for his service”

R Sen. John Kennedy La. “the White House timing on this was less than impeccable”

R Sen. Mike Lee Utah “The real test now is finding a candidate that can restore trust in the FBI."

R Sen. Mitch McConnell Ky. Democrats “repeatedly and sharply criticized” Comey

R Sen. Rand Paul Ky. “couldn’t happen soon enough”

R Sen. Jim Risch Idaho “will review the facts”

R Sen. Pat Roberts Kan. “a swift confirmation of a new FBI Director”

R Sen. Michael Rounds S.D. “his termination will not be allowed to impede in these investigations”

R Sen. Tim Scott S.C. “I want to personally thank Director Comey”

R Sen. Richard C. Shelby Ala. “the President has the right to fire anyone with cause”

R Sen. Luther Strange Ala. “I support General Sessions and Rosenstein”

R Sen. Thom Tillis N.C. “attempted to lead the FBI to the best of his ability”

R Sen. Patrick J. Toomey Pa. “next FBI director should continue pursuing ongoing investigations”

R Sen. Roger Wicker Miss. “I think he has been controversial over time”

R Rep. Robert B. Aderholt Ala. “I trust and respect Attorney General Jeff Sessions and this action came from his recommendation”

R Rep. Don Bacon Neb. “important for us to focus on appointing a new FBI Director”

R Rep. Jim Banks Ind. “Comey lost the trust of both Rs and Ds”

R Rep. Lou Barletta Pa. “confident that the FBI will continue to do its job”

R Rep. Andy Barr Ky. “his prerogative to dismiss the director”

R Rep. Andy Biggs Ariz. “I think it was appropriate”

R Rep. Mike Bishop Mich. “ensure the next director can lead with the integrity and confidence”

R Rep. Marsha Blackburn Tenn. “His removal from this office is warranted”

R Rep. Rod Blum Iowa “it's probably time for Comey to go”

R Rep. Dave Brat Va. “it is time for new leadership”

R Rep. Vern Buchanan Fla.

R Rep. Bradley Byrne Ala. “made the correct decision”

R Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter Ga. Comey has “become a polarizing figure”

R Rep. Chris Collins N.Y. Comey “serves at the pleasure of the President”

R Rep. James R. Comer Ky. “the president did the right thing”

R Rep. Warren Davidson Ohio “unquestionably led divisive and complex investigations”

R Rep. Ron DeSantis Fla. “made the right decision”

R Rep. Robert W. Goodlatte Va. “President's prerogative”

R Rep. Trey Gowdy S.C. “appreciate his service”

R Rep. Vicky Hartzler Mo. “Comey had become a lightning rod of controversy”

R Rep. Darrell Issa Calif. “Comey had lost my confidence long ago”

R Rep. Bill Johnson Ohio Trump is “free to hire and fire appointees”

R Rep. Mike Johnson La. “Director Comey was a faithful public servant”

R Rep. Jim Jordan Ohio “you have to be crazy not to have lost confidence” in Comey

R Rep. Peter T. King N.Y. “Trump has the statutory right and Constitutional authority to remove the FBI Director."

R Rep. Steve Knight Calif. “The President has the authority to hire or fire anyone”

R Rep. David Kustoff Tenn. “I thank Director Comey for his years of tireless public service”

R Rep. Darin M. LaHood Ill. “I am interested in learning more about the reasons for his dismissal”

R Rep. Doug LaMalfa Calif. “it was the right time to make a change”

R Rep. Roger Marshall Kan. “gathering available information tonight”

R Rep. Thomas Massie Ky. “Hillary Clinton would have done it sooner”

R Rep. Kevin McCarthy Calif. “it’s probably a good decision”

R Rep. Patrick T. McHenry N.C. look forward to “learning more about their reasoning”

R Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers Wash. “the President must have confidence in those who work for him”

R Rep. Mark Meadows N.C. “it could have come at a better time”

R Rep. Patrick Meehan Pa. Comey “was confronted with no good choices”

R Rep. Luke Messer Ind. “we all need to hit the pause button and make sure we get the facts”

R Rep. Markwayne Mullin Okla. “I think that the president did the right thing”

R Rep. Bruce Poliquin Me. “continue to closely monitor this issue”

R Rep. John Ratcliffe Tex. “he lost the faith and trust of American people”

R Rep. Tom Reed N.Y. “the FBI Director serves at the pleasure of the President”

R Rep. Peter Roskam Ill. “Comey had become a lightning rod for criticism”

R Rep. David Rouzer N.C. “difficult circumstances require a fresh start”

R Rep. Steve Russell Okla. “he serves at the pleasure of the president”

R Rep. Bill Shuster Pa. Trump's decision is “within his authority”

R Rep. Lamar Smith Tex. “this is a fresh start”

R Rep. Chris Stewart Utah “wish him well in the future”

R Rep. Claudia Tenney N.Y. “clear that Director Comey had lost the confidence of members of both parties”

R Rep. Scott Tipton Colo. Mr. Comey's actions were “not in keeping with standard Department of Justice protocol”

R Rep. Randy Weber Tex. “the president acted within his jurisdiction”

R Rep. Don Young Alaska “well within the President’s authority”