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| https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/moolenaar-statement-impeachment | Moolenaar Statement on Impeachment | 2019-12-18 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | MI | John Moolenaar | M001194 | moolenaar.house.gov | legacy | Impeachment is a serious process that is outlined in Article 1 ofthe Constitution and today's vote cheapens that process. Today, House Democrats passed the first partisan impeachment in the history of the United States with not a single member of the minority party voting for impeachment. The inquiry which was announced on September 24 has yielded months of investigations and hearings. However, Democrats did not allow Republicans to call their own witnesses or the opportunity to have their own hearing. Democrats have also repeatedly argued that the president shouldcooperate if he has nothing to hide, a logic-defying argument thatupends the principles ofAmerica's legal system. Today, Democratspassed two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump even though theircase for impeachment has faltered badly in recent weeks astheir public hearings have actually turned the public against impeachment. A new Gallup poll out this morning showed Americanssiding withPresident Trump, with his approval ratingrising six points since the Democrats launchedtheirinquiry against him. The same pollalso showed a majority ofAmericans' oppose impeachment. Additionally, a recentgroup of Saginawresidentssaid theyoverwhelmingly do not support impeachment. As Axios reported, the residents believe impeachment is"a distraction from the issues that would actually improve their lives." According to reporting in The Washington Post,Democrats have been working on waysto impeach Trump sincethe day hetook office, and they might pursue impeachment again next year. The articles of impeachment now go to the Senate for a trial, and if they are rejected, Congressman Al Green (D-TX) has already said "we can impeach again" and pursue additional impeachment articles against President Trump. House Speaker NancyPelosi has not yet said if she agrees or disagrees with that plan. Congressman John Moolenaar voted against House Democrats' partisan impeachment and made the following statement today: As therepresentative for my constituentsin mid and northern Michigan andI take my oath to upholdthe Constitution seriously.I am concerned Democrats voted for impeachment with no bipartisan support because they have wanted to do it since Trumpwas elected.In fact, their drive to impeachment has been sodivisive, one moderate Democrat quit the party and joined the Republicans. "My constituents elected me to get things done and when they look at what the Democrats are doingin Washington, theyseepartisanship instead of solutions that will make a difference in their lives. It is unfortunate that Democrats put bipartisan Michigan priorities on holdand waited until thelast minuteto finish crucial bills that pay our military, protect the Great Lakes,fund the construction of a new Soo Lock, and finalize the new trade deal with Canada and Mexicothat will level the playing field for hardworking Michigan residents." | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |