There was a time where House Speaker Nancy Pelosi stated that impeachment ought to only commence with the blessing of bipartisan, overwhelming support and evidence. However, after pressure from House Democrats and other more progressive members of the party, the Speaker relented.
House Democrats proceeded with their impeachment articles against the president; subsequently, members of the House had to cast their votes on whether to approve or reject these articles. While every single House Republican voted against impeachment articles, a few Democrats dissented from the partisan majority, voting either against or “present.”
Tulsi Gabbard, a House representative and 2020 presidential candidate, voted present, thus earning accolades from President Trump.
Trump on Tulsi Gabbard and Her Impeachment Vote
Throughout the entirety of the impeachment hoax, President Trump has spoken out against it. On multiple occasions, the commander-in-chief urged Americans to read the transcripts. Moreover, Trump pointed out that President Zelensky himself denied the existence of any quid-pro-quo.
