BREAKING: Nancy Pelosi and Democratic leaders will hold off on a full House vote authorizing an impeachment inquiry into President Trump
Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Democratic leaders will hold off on a full House vote authorizing an impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump, according to multiple lawmakers and aides.Leadership sources caution that the decision could be "reassessed at some point."The White House and Republicans have seized on the absence of such a vote and have vowed to resist what they describe as an illegitimate probe.
But the move isn’t without risk, particularly for vulnerable Democrats in pro-Trump districts. And it could open Democrats up to another front of GOP criticism, as Republicans demand more power in the investigation, including the ability to issue subpoenas and call their own witnesses. “Unfortunately, you have given no clear indication as to how your impeachment inquiry will proceed — including whether key historical precedents or basic standards of due process will be observed,” McCarthy said in a letter to Pelosi earlier this month. “In addition, the swiftness and recklessness with which you have proceeded has already resulted in committee chairs attempting to limit minority participation in scheduled interviews, calling into question the integrity of such an inquiry.
"I don't much care about the vote on the floor," said Rep. Jim Himes , noting that he would vote for the inquiry if it came to the floor. "The point is that it's not required under the rules and there is absolutely no right being denied to the Republicans."
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