BREAKING: Blagojevich removed from office

By GottaLaff

I'm watching the vote live now. Tally: 40 votes in, that's what it took. Done deal.

Update: Final tally was 58-0, one no-vote. Unanimous.

One of the "yes" voters gestured with a "thumbs down" as he said "yes".

Pat Quinn is literally standing in the lobby, ready to be sworn in.