Politics & Government

All Nine Pennsylvania House Democrats Support Trump Impeachment

As the historic vote approaches, every Pennsylvania House Democrat backs the president's removal from office.

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HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — All nine House Democrats from Pennsylvania now say they will support the two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump that were scheduled for a full House vote on Wednesday.

Freshman Rep. Chrissy Houlahan of southeastern Pennsylvania and four-term Rep. Matt Cartwright of northeastern Pennsylvania each revealed their decision Monday.

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Houlahan told a tele-townhall on Monday night that, after reviewing the interviews, testimony and documents provided during the inquiry that she believes that Trump used the power of his office to advance his own personal and political interests.

Cartwright revealed his decision in a column published Monday in his hometown newspaper, the Times-Tribune of Scranton, and USA Today.

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