The house judiciary had already undertaken that and had established that the inquiry could really run very widely. It was not going to be limited to just a certain number of witnesses or certain number of days, or even just to the Monica Lewinsky question. They gave themselves wide running room rate democrats try to keep that from happening. ,he rules were established and our memory is, partyline vote, the republicans were in control of the committee and moved pretty swiftly. The house floor was ready to take it up under the Republican Leadership of the house at the time. Those of us here remember so much drama. We went through three speakers within a couple of days, first with the resignation of speech or of speaker Newt Gingrich. Bob livingston became the next in line, then what happened . There was a scramble. Allies Bob Livingstons tried to talk him out of it. Had made the decision to resigned with some agony. Was aigned because there full on press in the democratic world. Larry fl
The speaker the house will be in order. The prayer will be offered by our chaplain, father conroy. Chaplain conroy let us pray. Almighty god, we give you you s for giving us thanks for giving us another day. You have plom missed, o god, you are with us wherever we are and whatever we are doing to heal and to help, to give strength and make us whole. We pray that the members of this assembly, especially, and us all, will be receptive to your promises and receive them with confidence and conviction that armed by your spirit they will be able to forge good legislation which promotes justice, equity, and truth. May we be mindful of all that that all are created in your image. Help us to see your spirit and those who are different from us it in age, color, religion, and all other ways, including in politics. And engage each other with good will and respect. May all that is done today be for your greater honor and glory, amen. The speaker the compare compare and announces to the ouse her app
Trump because hes broken his convenant with the American People. In doing so, we are using the powers the Founding Fathers enshrined in the constitution. To address a president who has violated his oath of office. The evidence is clear antifacts are without question. President trump is consistently enengaged in a pattern of behavior inconsistent with the rule of law. Hes refused to take responsibility for his actions. He has undermined the checks and balances we rely on by obstructing congress at every turn. Most importantly, he has abused his power by using his office to solicit foreign interference in our elections, undermining the will of the people. On this sad day for our nation, i will do what the president has so often failed to do. I will fulfill my oath to support and defend the constitution and i will vote in favor of impeachment. I yield back the balance of my time. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman yields back the balance of his time. The gentleman from georgia. Mr. Col
The Judiciary Committee will please come to order. When the committee recessed yesterday it had completed Opening Statements on the resolution about to be considered. Putin to notice under House Resolution 660, i know call house mr. Chairman impeaching donald j. Trump president of the United States point of order. The gentleman will state his point of order. The chairman refused to schedule a day of hearings pursuant to clause 2 j. Well entertain that point of order once we completed calling up the resolution. I call up h rez 775 for purposes of markup and move that the Committee Report the resolution favorably to the house. The clerk will report the resolution. H rez 755, impeaching donald j. Trump, president of the United States for high crimes and misdemeanors december 10th, 2019. The following resolution was submitted, resolution, impeaching Donald John Trump for high crimes and misdemeanors, resolve that donald j. Trump president of the United States is impeached for high crimes a
Already. We have showers tiburon, tiburo belvedere, heading over towards berkeley. 880 and 580 is raining. Look at the intensity. Redwood city, palo alto, wood side, los altos. This is rotating southwest to northeast. Showers off the coast, not quite as intense. That will be the case as we head throughout the rest of the day. Thank you, mike. Good morning. Following an awful situation in oakland. A deadly crash here. Two separate incidents in the same spot westbound 80 before lakeshore. Sigalert still in effect here. I learned some new information that two lanes on the westbound side have opened now. Initially all lanes were blocked on both sides of the highway. All eastbound lanes are still blocked. I want to get over to Amy Hollyfield here, ill step out of the way for you. Shes sitting in that backup. What are you seeing . How are the conditions out there on the road . Hi, jobina. We are stuck. Let me show you what we are facing. A lot of taillights. Were not even on the side of the