Politics|‘No Choice’ or ‘a Sham’: Where Every House Member Stands on the Articles of Impeachment
The House Judiciary Committee is expected to vote on
articles of impeachmentagainst President Trump on Thursday, ahead of a vote by the full House of Representatives next week. Democrats charged Mr. Trump with abuse of power and obstruction of Congress as they accused him of violating the Constitution by pressuring Ukraine for help in the 100000006713841 election.
The vote is expected to fall along party lines, with no Republicans in support of impeachment (here’s a guide to theimpeachment process). The New York Times began surveying members and collecting public statements on the articles on Wednesday.
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What Democrats Have Said So Far
Some Democrats have said they are still evaluating the articles of impeachment, but none have come out against them so far.
Judiciary
Member of House Judiciary Committee
Red districts were won by President Trump in
Democrats
134Support
Madeleine DeanPa. 4 Judiciary
“The evidence shows the president’s wrongdoings.”
Sheila Jackson LeeTex. Judiciary
“Perpetrated constitutional crimes.”
Jamie RaskinMd. 8 Judiciary
“The transcript is proof positive of his guilt.”
Sean CastenIll. 6
“Facts must be the basis for any decision.”
Lloyd DoggettTex.
“Trump confessed he did it.”
Mike DoylePa.
“The evidence is overwhelming.”
Adriano EspaillatN.Y.
Rep. Espaillat was “among the first members to call for impeachment as early as 2020, ”a spokeswoman said.
Dwight EvansPa. 3
“Necessary for upholding our oath of office and the Constitution.”
Lois FrankelFla.
“Sadly, Mr. Trump has put himself before country. ”
Alcee L. HastingsFla.
Eddie Bernice JohnsonTex.
Joseph P. Kennedy IIIMass. 4
“Impeachment is our constitutional remedy to a lawless president.”
Dan KildeeMich. 5
“Damning evidence.”
John B. LarsonConn. 1
“Evidence that has been laid out has made it clear.”
Al LawsonFla. 5
“We cannot sit on our hands.”
Chellie PingreeMe. 1
“There is a mountain of evidence”
Mark PocanWis. 2
“There is no doubt about it”
Lucille Roybal-AllardCalif.
Bobby L. RushIll. 1
“I’m more convinced now than ever.”
Jackie SpeierCalif.
“History will stand in judgment of us all.”
Lori TrahanMass. 3
“Hope Senate Republicans come to their senses.”
Peter WelchVt. 0
“The hardest vote.”
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0No
Undecided or unclear
Cheri BustosIll.
“I will review their findings with the gravity a moment like this demands.”
Kendra HornOkla. 5
A spokesman said that Ms. Horn is reviewing the articles.
Daniel LipinskiIll. 3
“Will carefully consider.”
Xochitl Torres SmallN.M. 2
133No response yet
Ted LieuCalif. Judiciary
Sanford D. Bishop Jr.Ga. 2
Lisa Blunt RochesterDel. 0
Raja KrishnamoorthiIll. 8
Alexandria Ocasio-CortezN.Y.
Collin C. PetersonMinn. 7
Ayanna S. PressleyMass. 7
Linda T. SánchezCalif.
Peter J. ViscloskyInd. 1
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What Independents Have Said So Far
Justin Amash was the only House Republican to support an impeachment inquiry, but he has since left the party and become an independent.
Judiciary
Member of House Judiciary Committee
Red districts were won by President Trump in
Independents
0No
0Undecided or unclear
0No response yet
What Republicans Have Said So Far
No House Republicans are expected to support the articles of impeachment.
Judiciary
Member of House Judiciary Committee
Republicans
0Support
148No
John RatcliffeTex. 4 Judiciary
“Today’s Democrats are the founders worst nightmare come true.”
Guy ReschenthalerPa. Judiciary
“Political hit job.”
Greg SteubeFla. Judiciary
Jim BairdInd. 4
“A continuation of efforts to prevent President Trump from being re-elected.”
Gus BilirakisFla.
“A politically motivated ruse.”
Dan BishopN.C. 9
“Historic shame”
Mike BostIll.
“Endless investigations and partisan inquiries yielded scant evidence.”
Earl L. “Buddy” CarterGa. 1
“Witch hunt.”
John CurtisUtah 3
“The articles of impeachment before me have made this vote a rather easy decision.”
Warren DavidsonOhio 8
“Americans have yet to see clear and convincing proof.”
Scott DesJarlaisTenn. 4
“The Russia Hoax failed and so will this one.”
Bob GibbsOhio 7
“They are investigating a crime that didn’t occur with a victim that doesn’t exist.”
Brett GuthrieKy. 2
“Does not believe there is sufficient evidence to impeach President Trump.”
Jim HagedornMinn. 1
“An unwarranted, overtly political attempt.”
Kevin HernOkla. 1
“Wholeheartedly oppose this farce.”
Duncan HunterCalif.
“This process is not about justice, accountability, or protecting the Constitution.”
Dusty JohnsonS.D. 0
“I don’t believe removal is in the best interest of our nation.”
Bob LattaOhio 5
“A total sham.”
Cathy McMorris RodgersWash. 5
Ralph NormanS.C. 5
“If it were permissible to camp out on the House floor so that he could be first in line to vote against these articles, then Rep. Norman would have already unrolled his sleeping bag, ”a spokesman said.
Bill PoseyFla. 8
“It’s time stop the partisan politics.”
John ShimkusIll.
“President Zelensky himself has said numerous times that he was not pressured.”
Mike SimpsonIdaho 2
“This madness should come to an end.”
Jason SmithMo. 8
“This process should have never been started.”
Fred UptonMich. 6
“The President’s behavior was wrongheaded, inappropriate, and ill-advised, but was it impeachable? My answer is no. ”
Mark WalkerN.C. 6
“This is a dark day for our country.”
Michael WaltzFla. 6
“Doesn’t rise to the level of high crimes or misdemeanors.”
Steve WatkinsKan. 2
“I look forward to voting nay.”
Bruce WestermanArk. 4
“A scripted, one-sided process.”
Roger WilliamsTex.
“Their phony investigation has never been about the facts.”
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0Undecided or unclear
90No response yet
Michael C. BurgessTex.
K. Michael ConawayTex.
Mario Diaz-BalartFla.
Jaime Herrera BeutlerWash. 3
Trey HollingsworthInd. 9
David B. McKinleyW.Va. 1
Christopher H. SmithN.J. 4
William R. Timmons IVS.C. 4
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