House of Representatives votes to progress Donald Trump impeachment inquiry in historic moment – The Telegraph

Posted: October 31, 2019 at 11:44 pm

The debate on the floor of the House on Thursday revealed the wide gap between Republicans and Democrats on the necessity of the inquiry.

Nancy Pelosi, the Democratic House speaker, spoke standing next toanAmerican flag as she urged her colleagues to vote to move forward with the impeachment process.

"What is at stake in all of this is nothing less than our democracy. I proudly stand next to the flag, Ms Pelosi said. "So many have fought and died for this flag, which stands for our democracy.

Ms Pelosi, along with many of her Democratic colleagues, said that she took no glee or comfort from impeachment, framing the inquiry vote as a solemn occasion which amounted to protecting the US Constitution.

Other Democrat House members argued there was evidence that Mr Trump has committed impeachable offences and urged others to consider what people would say in 100 years time if they voted to block the inquiry.

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House of Representatives votes to progress Donald Trump impeachment inquiry in historic moment - The Telegraph

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