The GOP says the House must vote to launch an impeachment inquiry. They’re wrong
Nancy Pelosi can control the procedures leading up to articles of impeachment as she and her caucus see fit.
House Republicans, knowing that House Democrats were divided on the subject of impeachment, immediately began caterwauling that you can’t move toward a possible impeachment without a formal vote to launch an inquiry. However, while House rules explain how the chamber can initiate impeachment proceedings with a vote, the Constitution does not require any vote prior to formal adoption of articles of impeachment.
Still, Republicans from sea to shining sea continue to claim a formal vote to begin an inquiry is necessary, and the claim has become part of the White House’s argument that constitutionally sanctioned impeachment proceedings are somehow “unconstitutional,” making its compliance with subpoenas or any other cooperation unnecessary.
There is no indication that the White House would comply with a congressional investigation — with or without a formal vote. Time and time again we have seen the contempt with which this White House views congressional oversight. The insistence on a vote is likely no more than another delay tactic to give the White House time to come up with another excuse.
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