Amash believes that Pres. Trump “abused and violated the public trust by using his high office to solicit the aid of a foreign power not for the benefit of the United States of America but instead for his personal and political gain.” He stressed that the committed impeachable offense that the framers of the Constitution intended to remedy through impeachment. He emphasized that it is their “duty to impeach” the President.
Two Democrats opposed impeaching Trump
Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii voted “present” on the articles of impeachment. She stated, “I came to the conclusion that I could not in good conscience vote either yes or no.”
Democratic Rep. Jefferson Van Drew of New Jersey and Rep. Collin Peterson of Minnesota opposed both articles of impeachment. Drew was reportedly planning to switch political party, which prompted his staffers to resign.
Pelosi plans to delay sending the approved articles of impeachment to Senate
Meanwhile, during a press conference following the historic vote, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told reporters that she intends to delay the transmittal of the approved articles of impeachment to the Senate and will not yet name impeachment managers.
