Staff Reports
In a bold and long-awaited move, House Republicans are gearing up to vote on whether to give the official go-ahead for an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) has revealed that the plan is to hold the vote next week, adding some political drama to the already contentious atmosphere in Washington.
#BREAKING –– House to vote on Biden impeachment inquiry next weekhttps://t.co/AyC419BK3b
— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) December 5, 2023
During his recent press conference, Johnson made it clear that the House has reached a crucial moment, emphasizing the House’s constitutional duty to hold the President accountable. He also firmly stated that this decision is not a political one, but rather a constitutional imperative. With the White House allegedly stonewalling and obstructing the investigation, Johnson and his fellow Republicans are ready to assert their constitutional authority.
The call for an impeachment inquiry was initially put forth by former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) without a formal vote. This has sparked fervent criticism from the Republican camp, who have not shied away from pointing out the Democrats’ hypocrisy for starting an inquiry into former President Donald Trump without a formal vote in 2019.
The tension in the air is palpable as the House prepares to take this significant step. The battle lines have been drawn, and the stage is set for an epic showdown between the Democrats and the Republicans. With the fate of the Biden administration hanging in the balance, the nation is bracing itself for a political rollercoaster ride unlike anything seen before. Hold on to your hats, folks – things are about to get wild in the hallowed halls of Congress!
