Republicans say the vote, which is expected in the evening, is needed to give them full authority to carry out their investigations amid anticipated legal challenges from the White House.
Voting in favor of an impeachment inquiry does not equal impeachment, Representative Tom Emmer of Minnesota, the No. 3 House Republican, said at a news conference on Tuesday. We will continue to follow the facts wherever they lead, and if they uncover evidence of treason, bribery or other high crimes and misdemeanors, then and only then will the next steps towards impeachment proceedings be considered.
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