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| House votes to formalize impeachment process against Trump – live | House votes to formalize impeachment process against Trump – live |
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| One of the two House Democrats who voted against the impeachment resolution, Jeff Van Drew of New Jersey, said in a statement that he feared the nearly party-line decision would “further divide the country.” | |
| However, the freshman congressman left open the possibility of eventually backing Trump’s impeachment depending on where the evidence led investigators. | |
| In a statement, @CongressmanJVD says his “no” vote on the resolution doesn’t necessarily mean he’ll vote no on impeachment — he’ll make a “judgment call based on all the evidence presented by these investigations” —> pic.twitter.com/Hr1AwOfeJx | |
| Democratic presidential candidates voiced support for House Democrats after they passed a resolution outlining next steps in the impeachment inquiry. | |
| This president took an oath to protect and defend the Constitution. So did every member of Congress. This president violated that oath, betraying our country and leaving our representatives with no choice but to uphold their own. Congress must move forward with impeachment. | |
| Reminder: no one is above the law, including the president of the United States. | |
| Trump may have betrayed his oath of office, but we will honor ours. Proud of House Democrats for putting partisan politics aside and setting up a process that builds consensus by ensuring the American people see the damning evidence. | |
| Ivanka Trump, the president’s daughter and senior adviser, weighed in on the impeachment vote by quoting Thomas Jefferson’s dour reflections on Washington. | |
| “…surrounded by enemies and spies catching and perverting every word that falls from my lips or flows from my pen, and inventing where facts fail them.” -Thomas Jefferson’s reflections on Washington, D.C. in a letter to his daughter Martha.Some things never change, dad! | |
| Nancy Pelosi made the rather unusual decision to cast a vote on the impeachment resolution, marking a departure from House speakers’ general tendency to refrain from weighing in. | |
| House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) voted aye on the impeachment resolution. It is rare for House Speakers to vote. After the vote, Pelosi told me today “is sad.” Said “we will have a prayerful moment.” | |
| Four House members — three Republicans and one Democrat — were unable to vote on the impeachment resolution due to absences. | |
| The 4 members not voting today due to absence per whips office:Hice (R-GA)McEachin (D-VA)John Rose (R-TN)Timmons (R-SC) | |
| Trump’s press secretary has now issued a statement slamming Democrats’ “unhinged obsession with this illegitimate impeachment proceeding” in the wake of the resolution’s passage. | Trump’s press secretary has now issued a statement slamming Democrats’ “unhinged obsession with this illegitimate impeachment proceeding” in the wake of the resolution’s passage. |
| Stephanie Grisham said in the statement: “The President has done nothing wrong, and the Democrats know it. Nancy Pelosi and the Democrats’ unhinged obsession with this illegitimate impeachment proceeding does not hurt President Trump; it hurts the American people. ... | Stephanie Grisham said in the statement: “The President has done nothing wrong, and the Democrats know it. Nancy Pelosi and the Democrats’ unhinged obsession with this illegitimate impeachment proceeding does not hurt President Trump; it hurts the American people. ... |
| “With today’s vote, Speaker Pelosi and the Democrats have done nothing more than enshrine unacceptable violations of due process into House rules. ... The Democrats want to render a verdict without giving the Administration a chance to mount a defense. That is unfair, unconstitutional, and fundamentally un-American.” | “With today’s vote, Speaker Pelosi and the Democrats have done nothing more than enshrine unacceptable violations of due process into House rules. ... The Democrats want to render a verdict without giving the Administration a chance to mount a defense. That is unfair, unconstitutional, and fundamentally un-American.” |
| Speaking at her press briefing this morning, Pelosi said that the rules outlined in the resolution were “fairer than anything that have gone before in terms of an impeachment proceeding.” | Speaking at her press briefing this morning, Pelosi said that the rules outlined in the resolution were “fairer than anything that have gone before in terms of an impeachment proceeding.” |
| "These rules are fairer than anything that have gone before in terms of an impeachment proceeding," Speaker Nancy Pelosi tells ABC News' @maryKbruce when asked about Republican criticism that the impeachment inquiry rules are unfair https://t.co/tMBaXA7dn3 pic.twitter.com/5MtgrRS4TQ | "These rules are fairer than anything that have gone before in terms of an impeachment proceeding," Speaker Nancy Pelosi tells ABC News' @maryKbruce when asked about Republican criticism that the impeachment inquiry rules are unfair https://t.co/tMBaXA7dn3 pic.twitter.com/5MtgrRS4TQ |
| A bit of chaos has broken out on the House floor following the passage of the impeachment resolution, with Republicans shouting “objection” and Democrats calling for order. | A bit of chaos has broken out on the House floor following the passage of the impeachment resolution, with Republicans shouting “objection” and Democrats calling for order. |
| Republicans drowning out the clerk on the House floor, as dozens of members shouting, "regular order!" and "we have rules!"Pelosi is shaking her head. | Republicans drowning out the clerk on the House floor, as dozens of members shouting, "regular order!" and "we have rules!"Pelosi is shaking her head. |
| The vote has concluded on the impeachment resolution, and it has officially passed the House with a vote of 232-196. | The vote has concluded on the impeachment resolution, and it has officially passed the House with a vote of 232-196. |
| Two Democrats, Colin Peterson of Minnesota and Jeff Van Drew of New Jersey, voted against the resolution, while every House Republican opposed the measure. | Two Democrats, Colin Peterson of Minnesota and Jeff Van Drew of New Jersey, voted against the resolution, while every House Republican opposed the measure. |
| One independent lawmaker, former Republican Justin Amash, joined the vast majority of Democrats in supporting the resolution. | One independent lawmaker, former Republican Justin Amash, joined the vast majority of Democrats in supporting the resolution. |
| The impeachment resolution has reached a majority level of support, receiving at least least 228 “yea” votes, and it will clear the way for public hearings. | The impeachment resolution has reached a majority level of support, receiving at least least 228 “yea” votes, and it will clear the way for public hearings. |
| Collin Peterson, a Democratic congressman from an overwhelmingly Trump district in Minnesota, voted with Republicans on the procedural vote for the impeachment resolution. | Collin Peterson, a Democratic congressman from an overwhelmingly Trump district in Minnesota, voted with Republicans on the procedural vote for the impeachment resolution. |
| There were widespread suspicions that Peterson would not join his Democratic colleagues in backing the resolution, given the political breakdown of his district. | There were widespread suspicions that Peterson would not join his Democratic colleagues in backing the resolution, given the political breakdown of his district. |
| Representative Jeff Van Drew also voted against the procedural motion, but the Democratic congressman had previously signaled his opposition. | Representative Jeff Van Drew also voted against the procedural motion, but the Democratic congressman had previously signaled his opposition. |
| Justin Amash, the Michigan congressman who left the Republican Party over opposition to Trump, has confirmed that he intends to vote for the impeachment resolution. | Justin Amash, the Michigan congressman who left the Republican Party over opposition to Trump, has confirmed that he intends to vote for the impeachment resolution. |
| In a morning tweet, Amash encouraged his Republican colleagues to “step outside your media and social bubble” and consider the historic ramifications of their decision to stand by Trump. | In a morning tweet, Amash encouraged his Republican colleagues to “step outside your media and social bubble” and consider the historic ramifications of their decision to stand by Trump. |
| This president will be in power for only a short time, but excusing his misbehavior will forever tarnish your name. To my Republican colleagues: Step outside your media and social bubble. History will not look kindly on disingenuous, frivolous, and false defenses of this man. | This president will be in power for only a short time, but excusing his misbehavior will forever tarnish your name. To my Republican colleagues: Step outside your media and social bubble. History will not look kindly on disingenuous, frivolous, and false defenses of this man. |
| House members are currently taking a procedural vote on the impeachment resolution. The vote on the resolution itself will likely begin in about 15 minutes and conclude around 11.30am ET. | House members are currently taking a procedural vote on the impeachment resolution. The vote on the resolution itself will likely begin in about 15 minutes and conclude around 11.30am ET. |
| With this procedural vote starting at 10:55 am et...Fox estimates the VOTE ITSELF ON THE IMPEACHMENT RESOLUTION will begin at 11:20ish am Fox then estimates that the vote on the resolution. will conclude around 11:28 am | With this procedural vote starting at 10:55 am et...Fox estimates the VOTE ITSELF ON THE IMPEACHMENT RESOLUTION will begin at 11:20ish am Fox then estimates that the vote on the resolution. will conclude around 11:28 am |
| The House has concluded debate on the impeachment resolution and is moving on to the vote series that will determine whether members approve it. | The House has concluded debate on the impeachment resolution and is moving on to the vote series that will determine whether members approve it. |
| Debate has now concluded on the impeachment resolution and the House is moving into the vote series currently taking a procedural vote and then the NEXT VOTE is the vote to adopt the resolution | Debate has now concluded on the impeachment resolution and the House is moving into the vote series currently taking a procedural vote and then the NEXT VOTE is the vote to adopt the resolution |
| House Republicans are now denouncing the impeachment resolution on the floor, with minority leader Kevin McCarthy accusing Democrats of ignoring other legislative priorities to focus on impeachment. | House Republicans are now denouncing the impeachment resolution on the floor, with minority leader Kevin McCarthy accusing Democrats of ignoring other legislative priorities to focus on impeachment. |
| Republican leader McCarthy speaking now and the chamber just got a lot quieter. “We are not working for the American people” McCarthy said this Congress has issued more subpoenas than laws. | Republican leader McCarthy speaking now and the chamber just got a lot quieter. “We are not working for the American people” McCarthy said this Congress has issued more subpoenas than laws. |
| House minority whip Steve Scalise used a poster to repeat his claim that Democrats are pursuing “Soviet-style” tactics with their investigation. | House minority whip Steve Scalise used a poster to repeat his claim that Democrats are pursuing “Soviet-style” tactics with their investigation. |
| The Republican pushback from members including @SteveScalise pic.twitter.com/h6e4Jy2PLe | The Republican pushback from members including @SteveScalise pic.twitter.com/h6e4Jy2PLe |
| However, a New Yorker writer and former Moscow bureau chief for the Washington Post contradicted that assessment of the inquiry. | However, a New Yorker writer and former Moscow bureau chief for the Washington Post contradicted that assessment of the inquiry. |
| Just in case anyone is unsure, Soviets did not have impeachment proceedings. They had the Gulag. https://t.co/kFfGn7jUZl | Just in case anyone is unsure, Soviets did not have impeachment proceedings. They had the Gulag. https://t.co/kFfGn7jUZl |
| During her press conference, Nancy Pelosi also touched on the subject of Katie Hill, the Democratic congresswoman who announced her resignation Sunday following the release of nude photos of her and allegations of a relationship with one of her staffers. | During her press conference, Nancy Pelosi also touched on the subject of Katie Hill, the Democratic congresswoman who announced her resignation Sunday following the release of nude photos of her and allegations of a relationship with one of her staffers. |
| Pelosi praised her fellow California Democrat as an “absolutely outstanding young public servant” who was “respected by her colleagues.” | Pelosi praised her fellow California Democrat as an “absolutely outstanding young public servant” who was “respected by her colleagues.” |
| The House speaker noted that Hill made her own determination about whether and when to resign. “She made her decision and her timing, and I respect that,” Pelosi said. | The House speaker noted that Hill made her own determination about whether and when to resign. “She made her decision and her timing, and I respect that,” Pelosi said. |
| The speaker also noted that she has warned her grandchildren that “appearances” on social media can be taken out of context and “come back to haunt you.” | The speaker also noted that she has warned her grandchildren that “appearances” on social media can be taken out of context and “come back to haunt you.” |
| Hill is expected to deliver her final floor speech this afternoon, after the vote on the impeachment resolution. | Hill is expected to deliver her final floor speech this afternoon, after the vote on the impeachment resolution. |