House Republicans firmly expressed their opposition against impeachment, sparring with House Democrats and others. However, on Friday morning, the House Judiciary Committee collectively voted in favor of the impeachment articles. Needless to say, Republicans are not happy.
What Happens Now?
Since the House Judiciary Committee approved the aforementioned articles of impeachment, there are a series of steps that come next. First, the House of Representatives must now convene for one last vote on articles of impeachment. If the vote fails, then that’s that. However, if the vote passes, then the Senate will now have to conduct a trial.
Yesterday, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell sat down with Fox News’ Sean Hannity. During this interview, McConnell stated that there’s “no chance” of Trump being booted out of office. The Senate Majority Leader also maintained that he expects Republicans to vote against impeachment, noting that even some Senate Democrats might follow suit.
Reaction from the White House
In the wake of the House Judiciary Committee’s decision, the White House issued a statement via their press secretary.
