to the judiciary committee. then we have a make a decision. >> reporter: a full vote on the house floor could come before christmas, but nancy pelosi who will ultimately decide democrats' final timeline is staying quiet. multiple sources tell cnn she's meeting privately with her party members asking if they're ready to impeach president trump. house democrats are looking at what potential articles of impeachment could be. including abuse of power and bribery, obstruction of justice, and obstruction of congress. >> we're not rushing it. we're at day 71 right now. we've had extensive hearings, extensive witness transcripts. then the most damning evidence came out first. >> reporter: republican allies of the president hammering the issue of speed at wednesday's hearing. >> the calendar is driving impeachment, not the facts. >> reporter: jerry nadler stressing they had no choice. >> if we do not act to hold him in check now, president trump will almost certainly try again