House Committee Takes Formal Steps Toward Impeachment Investigation

The transcript discusses the impeachment investigation on President Trump, highlighting the committee's plans to vote on establishing ground rules for hearings. These rules are expected to mirror those from Nixon's impeachment. The Democrats aim to define the impeachment inquiry to compel witness testimonies. The resolution may allow the President's attorneys access and more time for questioning. It will also outline procedures for closed-door sessions and written responses from the President's counsel. Republicans argue that impeachment proceedings require a vote. The resolution's language is still being finalized, with a draft expected soon.

What historical precedent is the committee expected to follow for the impeachment investigation?

• Procedures from President Andrew Johnson's impeachment

• Procedures from President Bill Clinton's impeachment

• Procedures from President Richard Nixon's impeachment

• Procedures from President George W. Bush's impeachment

What is one of the expected features of the resolution regarding the president's attorneys?

• They will be allowed to question witnesses directly.

• They will be able to veto the committee's decisions.

• They will have access to secret grand jury information.

• They will be able to respond to the committee in writing.

How are future House Judiciary hearings expected to differ from most congressional hearings?

• They will follow regular congressional procedures.

• They will have extended questioning periods.

• They will be conducted in secret.

• They will be open to the public.

What have Republicans on the committee argued regarding the impeachment proceedings?

• They require a special counsel.

• They require a public announcement.

• They require a vote.

• They require bipartisan support.

When is a draft of the resolution expected to be released?

• As early as Friday evening

• As early as Wednesday afternoon

• As early as Monday morning

• As early as next week