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by Countable's Trump Impeachment Coverage | 10.31.19

\nNow that the House of Representatives has voted on a resolution to formalize the impeachment inquiry, the stage is set for the next phase of the impeachment hearing: going public. \n
\nHere's what's in the resolution and how it affects the impeachment probe moving forward...\n

What does the resolution do?

Directs six House committees to continue their ongoing investigations into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House to impeachment Trump

The six: The Intelligence, Judiciary, Oversight, Foreign Affairs, Ways and Means, and Financial Services committees
The Intelligence Committee is directed to issue a report with its findings, recommendations, and any supporting materials to the Judiciary Committee.

Sets up how hearings will work

The Intelligence Committee will hold public hearings. Chairman Adam Schiff (D-CA) will get to call witnesses.
Depositions could be publicly released in an electronic format with appropriate redactions for classified and other sensitive information.
The Judiciary Committee is authorized to allow for the participation of the president and his legal counsel, in addition to other rules it deems necessary for the “fair and efficient conduct” of hearings.

Sets up some authority for Republicans

Republicans can try to subpoena witnesses and documents, but Democrats can vote those recommendations down with a committee vote.
Majority and minority members would have equal time to question witnesses.

What’s next?

Public hearings.

“The next phase will move from closed depositions to open hearings where the American people will learn firsthand about the president’s misconduct,” the heads of the four House committees conducting the inquiry said in a joint statement.

Previously, interviews with witnesses happened behind closed doors, which (R)s had criticized as being a \"Soviet-style investigation.\"
Now, the Intelligence and Judiciary Committees will hold public hearings. They’ll also release previously confidential witness testimony.
Relax, though. The House is about to head off on its fall recess and won’t be back in session until Nov. 12. Public hearings won't start before mid-month.

Where we are in impeachment proceedings?

What do you think?

Did you support the impeachment inquiry resolution? Who do you want to hear from? Take action and tell your reps, then share your thoughts below.

—Josh Herman

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