A divided House backs impeachment probe of Trump

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Source: Washington Post



A divided House approved legislation Thursday formally authorizing and articulating guidelines for the next phase of its impeachment inquiry, a move that signaled Democrats are on course to bring charges against President Trump later this year.

The 232-196 vote, which hewed closely to party lines, was likely to fuel the partisan fighting that has accompanied every stage of the impeachment probe and much of the Trump presidency. Nearly all Democrats backed the resolution, and House Republicans, who spent weeks clamoring for such a vote, opposed it. At issue is whether Trump abused the power of his office to pressure a foreign leader to investigate his domestic political rivals.

In remarks before the vote, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) described the impeachment inquiry as a "solemn" and "prayerful" process -- "not cause for any glee or comfort." At the same time, Pelosi said, "I don't know why Republicans are afraid of the truth."

"Every member should support the American people hearing the facts for themselves," she said in a floor speech. "That is what this vote is about. It's about the truth. And what is at stake in all of this is nothing less than our democracy."


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The vote was 232-196 with 4 NV (including 1 D).

Full original headline: A divided House passes resolution on impeachment inquiry, setting stage for televised hearings and release of witness testimony

Original article -

BREAKING: A divided House has passed an impeachment inquiry resolution, setting the stage for televised hearings and the release of witness testimony.

The resolution, passed on a near party-line vote, outlines the next steps in the impeachment inquiry of President Trump. Trump and Republicans had complained about the closed-door proceedings, now in their sixth week. Democrats have said the testimony shows the president used military aid to Ukraine as leverage to force the country to investigate his political rivals.