A Democrat dominant House of Representatives impeached Pres. Donald J. Trump on Wednesday. When House Speaker struck the gavel on two articles of impeachment the reputation Trump frequently brags about was forever tarnished.
In an often contentious debate, the vote was strongly divided among party lines. Tarnishing a legacy that he has described as one of the greatest in American history, Trump became only the third president in history to be impeached, an irreversible decision. Under the leadership of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the House Democrats were not swayed to vote in any particular way.
Several Democrats invoked Elijah Cummings, former Chairman of the House Reform Committee in their speeches. Pelosi said that the late Maryland Congressman whose district Trump debased as "rat and rodent infested was their "North Star." As member of her caucus began to cheer when the impeachment became official sternly looked in their direction and they go quit immediately.
Republicans repeatedly scoffed at the legitimacy of the process, gaining the support of 3 Democrats. Rep. Collin Peterson of Minnesota and Rep. Jeff Van Drew of New Jersey — opposed Article 1. A third Democrat, Rep. Jared Golden of Maine, joined Peterson and Van Drew to oppose Article 2.The Democrats stuck to the theme that “no one is above the law,” gaining the support of 1 independent, Rep. Justin Amash of Michigan. Two Democrats pivoted from the party majority
The final vote was 230 to 197 on abuse of power. Obstruction of Congress passed with a vote of 229 to 198.
In a curious neutral stance, Democratic presidential Tulsi Gabbard arrived toward he end of a long day and voted "present."
In an often contentious debate, the vote was strongly divided among party lines. Tarnishing a legacy that he has described as one of the greatest in American history, Trump became only the third president in history to be impeached, an irreversible decision. Under the leadership of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the House Democrats were not swayed to vote in any particular way.
Several Democrats invoked Elijah Cummings, former Chairman of the House Reform Committee in their speeches. Pelosi said that the late Maryland Congressman whose district Trump debased as "rat and rodent infested was their "North Star." As member of her caucus began to cheer when the impeachment became official sternly looked in their direction and they go quit immediately.
Republicans repeatedly scoffed at the legitimacy of the process, gaining the support of 3 Democrats. Rep. Collin Peterson of Minnesota and Rep. Jeff Van Drew of New Jersey — opposed Article 1. A third Democrat, Rep. Jared Golden of Maine, joined Peterson and Van Drew to oppose Article 2.The Democrats stuck to the theme that “no one is above the law,” gaining the support of 1 independent, Rep. Justin Amash of Michigan. Two Democrats pivoted from the party majority
The final vote was 230 to 197 on abuse of power. Obstruction of Congress passed with a vote of 229 to 198.
In a curious neutral stance, Democratic presidential Tulsi Gabbard arrived toward he end of a long day and voted "present."