Newhouse Statement on Articles of Impeachment Vote

Statement

Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) voted against adoption of both Article I and Article II of H.Res 755, Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors. Article I passed the House by a vote 230-187-1 with 195 Republicans and 2 Democrats voting in opposition, and 1 Democrat voting present. Article II passed the House by a vote of 229-198-1 with 195 Republicans and 3 Democrats voting in opposition, and 1 Democrat voting present.

Rep. Newhouse released the following statement:

"Impeachment is one of the most serious responsibilities afforded to Congress, and that sobering responsibility has not been lost on me," said Rep. Newhouse. "I believe -- especially when it comes to charging a President with the articles of impeachment -- Members must focus on the facts presented. House Democrats failed to present fact-based evidence of high crimes or misdemeanors committed by President Trump. For this reason, I voted against both articles of impeachment."

Rep. Newhouse continued, "It is a shame that these partisan, politically-motived proceedings set a dangerous precedent of passing articles of impeachment based on hearsay, inference, and political disagreement. While Democrats have worked to reverse the results of the 2016 election, President Trump and Republicans have continued to work on behalf of American families. As the Senate conducts their trial, I will hope they will move swiftly and competently, focusing on the facts instead of politics, and provide fair, transparent proceedings."

Earlier today, Rep. Newhouse delivered remarks on the House floor during debate on the resolution.

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