This is a big one, folks. The Democratic Congresswoman from Florida sits on the House Judiciary Subcommittee for the Constitution, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties. Her Subcommittee has jurisdiciton over H. Res. 333. The following is from a press release on her website re: impeachment (the emphasis is mine):
“Impeachment is the most severe action that the Congress can take against the Executive Branch and the consideration of articles of impeachment must not be taken lightly. The charges outlined in H.Res. 333 calling for the impeachment of Vice-President Cheney are
serious and deserve more than an hour of debate without the ability to present evidence. As such, I have voted to refer this resolution to the House Judiciary Committee so that the charges outlined can be heard and debated.“Impeachment is a lengthy process which would divide Congress and this nation even more deeply than we are divided right now. Referring this resolution to the House Judiciary Committee is the constitutionally appropriate process that should be pursued.”
http://www.house.gov/apps/list/press/fl20_schultz/HRes333statement.htmlHon. Debbie Wasserman Schultz
118 Cannon H.O.B
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-7931
Fax: 202-226-2052