Senators Kaine, Collins Seek Trump Censure

A bipartisan Senate duo, including Democratic Senator Tim Kaine and Republican Senator Susan Collins, is working on a proposal to censure former President Trump. This would allow lawmakers to condemn his actions without proceeding with an impeachment trial. Earlier, 45 Republican senators voted that holding a trial is unconstitutional now that Trump is out of office.

What does censure allow lawmakers to do in relation to Trump?

What is the current status of Trump in relation to the Senate trial?