December 14, 2023 - Washington, D.C. – On Wednesday, California Congressman Tom Mclintock voted yes to the resolution authorizing the impeachment inquiry of President Joe Biden.
On Agreeing to the Resolution
Directing certain committees to continue their ongoing investigations as part of the existing House of Representatives inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to exercise its Constitutional power to impeach Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America
The vote passed the House 221 to 212.
Full vote results here
Congressman Tom McClintock (CA-05) delivered the following remarks on the House floor.
Mr. Speaker:
Short of declaring war, impeachment is the most serious act Congress can take. It must be confined to the narrow grounds established by the Constitution and never used to settle political differences.
But the Democrats would have us turn a blind eye to mounting evidence of a family influence peddling scheme that implicates the President. This we cannot do.
We owe it to the country to get to the bottom of these allegations and that requires the House to objectively invoke its full investigatory powers, respect the due process rights of those involved, and lay ALL the facts before the American people.
Last session, Democrats made a mockery of impeachment and we cannot allow them to become our teachers. Shrill voices should be kept far from this inquiry lest they undermine its legitimacy and credibility.
Congress has an obligation to approach serious accusations seriously. With this vote, we do so.
Source: Congressman Tom McClintock
