The Democratic-controlled U.S. House of Representatives approved the
rules for its impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump, which sets
the stage for outlining the process for public hearings and possibly
drafting articles of impeachment.
The 232-196 roll call vote overwhelmingly along party lines was the chamber's first formal vote on a process that's likely to take months, possibly stretching into the early weeks of the 2020 election year.
Two Democrats voted against party lines, while one Independent voted in favour.
Underscoring the gravity of the vote, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi presided over the chamber as it voted on the rules package.
Read more at: https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/impeachment-rules-morrison-1.5342368
The 232-196 roll call vote overwhelmingly along party lines was the chamber's first formal vote on a process that's likely to take months, possibly stretching into the early weeks of the 2020 election year.
Two Democrats voted against party lines, while one Independent voted in favour.
Underscoring the gravity of the vote, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi presided over the chamber as it voted on the rules package.
Read more at: https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/impeachment-rules-morrison-1.5342368
