Republicans push Biden impeachment inquiry through Congress without Democratic support
The House of Representatives Launches Impeachment Inquiry into President Joe Biden
The House of Representatives made a historic move on Wednesday by formally launching its impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. The vote, with a tally of 221-212, saw all Republicans in favor of the inquiry, while no Democrats voted for it. The inquiry was outlined in H. Res. 918.
House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed his support for the inquiry, stating, “The facts don’t lie. It’s time to get the American people answers.” He shared his thoughts on Twitter prior to the vote.
Today, the House is voting to formally open an impeachment inquiry into President Biden.
The facts don’t lie.
It’s time to get the American people answers. pic.twitter.com/O0Jtxx9J2u
— Speaker Mike Johnson (@SpeakerJohnson) December 13, 2023
The purpose of this action is to strengthen the House Republican majority’s efforts to compel testimony through subpoenas. According to NBC, subpoenas and requests for interviews have faced resistance from the White House due to the lack of an authorized inquiry.
Judiciary Committee Chairman Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio explained, “We think a formal vote of the majority of the House, on record, for a power that solely resides with the House — that helps us if, in fact, we’ve got to go to court. Hopefully, just passing it in and of itself is enough to say, ‘OK, guys, come in and talk to us.'”
Republicans believe that if the inquiry leads to more information from President Joe Biden, it should be pursued. Republican Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska stated, “If he’s not providing the information because he says there’s no formal impeachment inquiry, that means we need a formal impeachment inquiry to get the information.” It is important to note that an inquiry does not automatically trigger a vote to impeach Biden, as emphasized by Republican Rep. Tom Emmer of Minnesota.
As investigations continue, the House Oversight, Ways and Means, and Judiciary committees are looking into connections between President Joe Biden and his son, Hunter Biden. These investigations cover the years when Joe Biden served as vice president and any subsequent connections that could impact American policies, particularly with nations like China. The goal is to uncover the truth, as stated by Oversight Chairman Rep. James Comer of Kentucky.
“Joe Biden has repeatedly lied to the American people about his family’s corrupt influence peddling schemes. He told the American people he never spoke to his son about his family’s business dealings. He claimed there was an ‘absolute wall’ between his official government… pic.twitter.com/hcn3O1DeAj
— Oversight Committee (@GOPoversight) December 13, 2023
Comer further expressed, “Our investigation has revealed how Joe Biden knew of, participated in, and benefited from his family cashing in on the Biden name around the world.” However, the panel is facing resistance from the White House, which is seeking to block key testimony and withhold records from Joe Biden’s time as vice president. Comer emphasized the need to hold President Biden accountable for his alleged lies, corruption, and obstruction.
Source: Republicans Steamroll Biden Impeachment Inquiry Through Congress Without Any Democrat Support (The Western Journal)
How do Democrats and Republicans differ in their views on the impeachment inquiry?
Mal inquiry so he can’t say that anymore.”
The impeachment inquiry is focused on alleged abuses of power and obstruction of justice by President Biden. Specifically, the inquiry will investigate the President’s handling of the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan, the handling of the U.S.-Mexico border crisis, and potential conflicts of interest involving his son, Hunter Biden.
Democrats, on the other hand, argue that this impeachment inquiry is baseless and politically motivated. They believe that the focus should be on passing legislation to address the needs of the American people rather than engaging in partisan battles.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi expressed her disappointment with the impeachment inquiry, stating, “We should be working together to address the pressing issues facing our country. This impeachment inquiry is a distraction and a waste of time.”
The launch of the impeachment inquiry has sparked intense debate and division within the House of Representatives. Republicans see it as necessary accountability for President Biden’s alleged wrongdoing, while Democrats see it as a politically motivated attack on the President.
It remains to be seen what the impeachment inquiry will uncover and how it will impact President Biden’s tenure in office. The process could potentially lead to formal impeachment charges and a trial in the Senate.
As the inquiry progresses, both Democrats and Republicans will continue to present their arguments and gather evidence to support their respective positions. The outcome of the impeachment inquiry will have significant implications for the future of President Biden’s presidency and the political landscape of the United States.
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