Speaker Pelosi statement: This resolution establishes the procedure for hearings

[BumRushDaShow]

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Nancy Pelosi
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@SpeakerPelosi

The House has been following the facts and the evidence has only made the President’s own words on his call more appalling. This resolution will set up the structure for the next phase where the American people can hear those facts for themselves in open hearings. #TruthExposed
"This resolution establishes the procedure for hearings that are open to the American people, authorizes the disclosure of deposition transcripts, outlines procedures to transfer evidence to the Judiciary Committee as it considers potential articles of impeachment, and sets forth due process rights for the President and his Counsel."
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5:29 PM - Oct 28, 2019

So it will be a vote for the rules for the next phase of their process.

ETA - Adam Schiff tweet -

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Adam Schiff
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@RepAdamSchiff

This week, we're voting to establish the format for open hearings that will be conducted as part of the impeachment inquiry.

The American people will hear firsthand about the President's misconduct.
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5:31 PM - Oct 28, 2019

HERE IS THE "DEAR COLLEAGUE" LETTER

Dear Colleague on Next Steps in House's Ongoing Impeachment Inquiry
October 28, 2019
Press Release

H. Res. ___ — Directing certain committees to continue their ongoing investigations as part of the existing House of Representatives inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to exercise its Constitutional power to impeach Donald John Trump, President of the United States of America, and for other purposes.

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Dear Democratic Colleague,

For weeks, the President, his Counsel in the White House, and his allies in Congress have made the baseless claim that the House of Representatives’ impeachment inquiry “lacks the necessary authorization for a valid impeachment proceeding.” They argue that, because the House has not taken a vote, they may simply pretend the impeachment inquiry does not exist.

Of course, this argument has no merit. The Constitution provides that the House of Representatives “shall have the sole Power of Impeachment.” Multiple past impeachments have gone forward without any authorizing resolutions. Just last week, a federal court confirmed that the House is not required to hold a vote and that imposing such a requirement would be “an impermissible intrusion on the House’s constitutional authority.” More than 300 legal scholars have also refuted this argument, concluding that “the Constitution does not mandate the process for impeachment and there is no constitutional requirement that the House of Representatives authorize an impeachment inquiry before one begins.”

The Trump Administration has made up this argument – apparently out of whole cloth – in order to justify its unprecedented cover-up, withhold key documents from multiple federal agencies, prevent critical witnesses from cooperating, and defy duly authorized subpoenas.

This week, we will bring a resolution to the Floor that affirms the ongoing, existing investigation that is currently being conducted by our committees as part of this impeachment inquiry, including all requests for documents, subpoenas for records and testimony, and any other investigative steps previously taken or to be taken as part of this investigation.

This resolution establishes the procedure for hearings that are open to the American people, authorizes the disclosure of deposition transcripts, outlines procedures to transfer evidence to the Judiciary Committee as it considers potential articles of impeachment, and sets forth due process rights for the President and his Counsel.

We are taking this step to eliminate any doubt as to whether the Trump Administration may withhold documents, prevent witness testimony, disregard duly authorized subpoenas, or continue obstructing the House of Representatives.

Nobody is above the law.

best regards,



https://www.speaker.gov/newsroom/102819-0

[Gothmog]

1. We are so lucky to have Speaker Pelosi as a leader of the Democratic Party

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[BumRushDaShow]

3. Thanks for that!

Was waiting for/hunting for that "Dear Colleague" letter!

[Blue_true]

4. Yep. She is carefully painting that asshole and his supporters in Congress into

a corner at every key turn. No wonder they dislike her so much. We are lucky to have her as Speaker.

[Gothmog]

8. This is fun to watch

[StarfishSaver]

11. They've been screaming for hearings and a formal process and she's giving it to them

If they vote Yes, they're acknowledging this is an official impeachment. If they vote no, they're acknowledging they're full of shish (which most of us already know, but so nice of them to admit it).

[Blue_true]

14. Yep. She backed their asses right into a corner that is going to expose them.

Let's see what reasons the conjure up for voting against open hearings, after they cried like babies for them.

[Phoenix61]

2. What perfect timing!

Gaetz and his cronies were whining about the hearings not being open to the public. They are going to have a hard time bitching about them being open.

[Blue_true]

6. She let them walk into a trap, then blew them up. nt

[Blecht]

7. They're without shame

They'll find a way to complain in no time.

[blogslut]

5. Public Hearings

[BumRushDaShow]

9. The "Dear Colleague" letter includes a link to the House Rules Committe

https://rules.house.gov/bill/116/h-res-PIH-inquiry

And here is the House Rules Committee announcement for their markup meeting to be held this Wednesday -

Meeting Announcement for H. Res. ___—Directing certain committees to continue their ongoing investigations...

The Committee on Rules will meet on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at 3:00 PM in H-313, The Capitol on the following measure:

H. Res. ___ — Directing certain committees to continue their ongoing investigations as part of the existing House of Representatives inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to exercise its Constitutional power to impeach Donald John Trump, President of the United States of America, and for other purposes. (Original Jurisdiction Markup)

Created: Oct 28, 2019


https://rules.house.gov/news/announcement/meeting-announcement-h-res-directing-certain-committees-continue-their-ongoing

[ProudMNDemocrat]

10. Wonder if Trump will DEMAND AG Barr shut the proceedings down?......

But then, Barr has no jurisdiction regarding what takes place in the Legislative Branch of Government. Nor could Trump issue such a demand. But that does not mean he won't try.

[StarfishSaver]

12. I have no doubt the guy who called for Schiff's and Pelosi's impeachment could surely order DOJ to

shut these hearings down.

[onenote]

16. And how exactly would DOJ do that?

He'll order folks to continue not cooperating. But that's about all he can do. And if/when the courts find that the subpoenas are valid, he'll have to make a decision whether to openly defy not only the legislative branch but the judiciary or to cave in.

[StarfishSaver]

17. I didn't say they'd do it. I'd say he'd order them to do it.

[Bettie]

15. OH, I'm sure they'll give it a shot

but who would enforce that action? Who would come and arrest members of congress for doing their jobs?

[dweller]

13. vote on thursday ?

well f'n trick or treat repugs and dotard !

BOO !

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[BumRushDaShow]

19. LOL

[dweller]

21. even more lol

i'm post #13 ! 🤣

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[BumRushDaShow]

22. Perfect!!!

[mcar]

18. She is a genius!

[BumRushDaShow]

20. And Ari has on 2 folks who are takling about the Andrew Johnson impeachment

FINALLY!

(and he is here in Philly too at the Constitution Center )