Since Republican senators have developed no relief plan, they need to craft legislation that can attract enough Democratic votes to pass.
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House casts first-ever remote vote as Republicans wage constitutional challenge
The new system of remote voting by proxy was pushed forward by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and fellow Democratic leaders this month as a temporary measure.
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Congress acts to limit Trump on military action in Iran
The House gives final legislative approval to the measure, sending it to the president, who has vowed to veto it.
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Face of impeachment: Schiff sets tone with appeals to Senate
In a rare spontaneous moment: Sen. Lindsey Graham, one of President Donald Trump’s chief defenders, stopped Rep. Adam Schiff to shake his hand and compliment him on his arguments for Trump’s removal.
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In dramatic march, House leaders send impeachment articles to the Senate
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi also names the seven representatives who will prosecute the case.
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House will vote Wednesday to send impeachment articles to Senate
Speaker Nancy Pelosi meets privately at the Capitol with Democrats about next steps.
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Pelosi to send impeachment articles to Senate for historic trial
Meanwhile, Sen. Susan Collins of Maine says she is in discussions with other Republicans on a strategy that would allow the Senate to hear new testimony.
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Jim Fossel: Partisanship is the whole point of impeachment
As we head toward a Senate trial, neither party has grounds to express shock at how biased the process has become.
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House impeachment report to be unveiled as Judiciary Committee prepares for hearing
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Monday the House should suspend its inquiry while the president is overseas.
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Ambassador links Trump, Pence, others to pressure campaign on Ukraine
The testimony by Gordon Sondland, U.S. ambassador to the European Union and a longtime Republican donor, is the most damaging yet for the president in Congress’ impeachment inquiry.