On Wednesday, the House of Representatives is considering two articles of impeachment against Donald J. Trump.
Republicans began the day with a series of petty attempts to delay the process—including such silliness as calling a vote to adjourn and send everyone home. The rules of the impeachment itself are designed to limit calls for motions, amendments, and other attempts at pointless delay.
The debate on rules was introduced with an opening statement from House Rules Committee Chair Jim McGovern and Rules Committee ranking member Tom Cole. Just before noon Eastern Time, the House voted to approve the rules of debate on the articles along mostly party lines. This was followed by a reading of the articles of impeachment.
The rules now allows for six hours of debate on the articles of impeachment, divided evenly between the parties.
Colorado Representative Diane DeGette is acting as speaker pro tempore. House Judiciary chair Jerry Nadler and ranking member Doug Collins are responsible for managing the time of the parties and directing the course of debate.
Wednesday, Dec 18, 2019 · 7:09:57 PM +00:00
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Mark Sumner
Kentucky Republican James Comer repeatedly talking about how “appalled” the voters of Kentucky are at this impeachment.
I supposed that would be why they voted in a Democratic governor after the impeachment inquiry was announced.
Wednesday, Dec 18, 2019 · 7:13:46 PM +00:00
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Mark Sumner
Rep. Loudermilk not only draws a comparison between Donald Trump and Jesus Christ, but claims that Pontius Pilate gave Jesus “more rights” than the House gave Trump.
Man. It’s going to be hard to pick today’s Bullshit Oscar winner.
Wednesday, Dec 18, 2019 · 8:27:35 PM +00:00
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Mark Sumner
Republican Lloyd Smucker accuses Democrats of “never planning to work with” Trump.
You know. Like how Mitch McConnell gathered all the Republicans into a meeting before Barack Obama took office and told them they were all going to cooperate.