Congressman Tim Ryan Votes to Impeach President Donald Trump

Statement

Congressman Tim Ryan (OH-13) today voted to impeach President Donald Trump for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. Proceedings now move to the United States Senate. Chief Justice John Roberts will preside over the trial. The Constitution requires two-thirds supermajority of Senators present to convict the President of the United States.

"It is with a heavy heart that I cast my vote for impeachment today, but we cannot have a President that is above the law. If my constituents do something wrong then they face the consequences. There is overwhelming evidence that the President used his public office and taxpayer money for personal and political gain. His actions threaten our free and fair elections, our national security, and our democracy. Today the House of Representative voted to hold him accountable.

"The President is not a king. In Article 1 of the Constitution, the Founding Fathers created Congress to write our laws and act as a check on the Executive Branch. This duty is not held lightly. Every member of Congress takes an oath to support and defend the Constitution of the United States, and it is now more important than ever before to remember this pledge. I urge my colleagues in the Senate to remember the sacred oath they swore to uphold and put country before party."

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