"Those insurrectionists were not patriots. They were not part of a political base to be catered to or managed. They were domestic terrorists and justice must prevail," Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on the House floor, kicking off two hours of debate before the final vote was held.
"No investigations have been completed. No hearings have been held,” he added. “A vote to impeach will further fan the flames of partisan division.” It is unclear what will happen in the Senate once the trial begins. Although Trump is likely to have already left office by then, a vote to convict Trump could still bar him from holding federal office again.
McConnell’s leadership team — which includes Republican Sens. John Thune of South Dakota, John Barrasso of Wyoming, Joni Ernst and Chuck Grassley of Iowa, Rick Scott of Florida and Roy Blunt of Missouri — were not given a heads up from the Senate leader ahead of The New York Times story and felt blindsided, according to multiple aides familiar with the day's events.
DaniellaLSilva The House of Congress can't impeach a president alone. The Senate has to vote next and between both there needs to be 66.333% that voted yes. Wake up.
minyvonneb He didn't incite shit. The lying crooked media did, society has had enough of the one sided reporting.
This dude is a complete failure, at everything he does. His wife is going to leave after this. Mark my words.
They can’t shup up him, the witch hunt continues ...
The politics aside...it was the correct vote. It’s hard on the country but very necessary for ensuring this man never sees office again. Now we hope the senate can be honest, not partisan.
The vote to impeach passed the Democratic-controlled House 232 to 197, with 10 Republicans voting against the president.
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