Support an impeachment inquiry
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No, not now, or undecided
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Awaiting response
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|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 223 | 12 | 0 |
| Independents | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Republicans | 1 | 143 | 54 |
| Total | 225 | 155 | 54 |
Note: Representative Sean Duffy, Republican of Wisconsin, left office earlier this week, leaving one vacancy in the House.
A majority of House members have now said they support an impeachment inquiry into President Trump, according to a New York Times survey and public statements. On Tuesday, Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced the House will begin such an inquiry.
More than 80 Democrats announced their support since Monday, as more details have emerged from Mr. Trump’s attemptthis summer to pressure the president of Ukraine to investigate former Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. and his son Hunter Biden. If the House votes on articles of impeachment, a simple majority, or 218 votes, would be needed to impeach.
Starting in May, The Times asked every representative for his or her position and has been updating this page with each response. Inclusion in the “support” category does not mean that the member supports impeachment, only that he or she has indicated support for a formal investigation into the president’s actions, which could lead to votes on articles of impeachment.
Email us at congress@nytimes.com with updated statements.
Where Democrats Stand So Far
Judiciary
Member of House Judiciary Committee
Response since Ukraine allegations emerged
Democrats
223 support
Karen Bass Calif. 37 Judiciary
David Cicilline R.I. 1 Judiciary
Steve Cohen Tenn. 9 Judiciary
J. Luis Correa Calif. 46 Judiciary
Madeleine Dean Pa. 4 Judiciary
Val Demings Fla. 10 Judiciary
Ted Deutch Fla. 22 Judiciary
Veronica Escobar Tex. 16 Judiciary
Sylvia R. Garcia Tex. 29 Judiciary
Sheila Jackson Lee Tex. 18 Judiciary
Pramila Jayapal Wash. 7 Judiciary
Hakeem Jeffries N.Y. 8 Judiciary
Hank Johnson Ga. 4 Judiciary
Ted Lieu Calif. 33 Judiciary
Zoe Lofgren Calif. 19 Judiciary
Debbie Mucarsel-Powell Fla. 26 Judiciary
Jerrold Nadler N.Y. 10 Judiciary
Joe Neguse Colo. 2 Judiciary
Jamie Raskin Md. 8 Judiciary
Cedric L. Richmond La. 2 Judiciary
Mary Gay Scanlon Pa. 5 Judiciary
Greg Stanton Ariz. 9 Judiciary
Eric Swalwell Calif. 15 Judiciary
Nanette Barragán Calif. 44
Joyce Beatty Ohio 3
Lloyd Doggett Tex. 35
Adriano Espaillat N.Y. 13
Marcia L. Fudge Ohio 11
John Garamendi Calif. 3
Jimmy Gomez Calif. 34
Steven Horsford Nev. 4
Jared Huffman Calif. 2
Robin Kelly Ill. 2
Al Lawson Fla. 5
Barbara Lee Calif. 13
Susie Lee Nev. 3
John Lewis Ga. 5
Dave Loebsack Iowa 2
Tom Malinowski N.J. 7
Doris Matsui Calif. 6
Gwen Moore Wis. 4
Grace F. Napolitano Calif. 32
Donald M. Payne Jr. N.J. 10
Kathleen Rice N.Y. 4
Lucille Roybal-Allard Calif. 40
Bobby L. Rush Ill. 1
Donna E. Shalala Fla. 27
Brad Sherman Calif. 30
Jackie Speier Calif. 14
Bennie Thompson Miss. 2
Mike Thompson Calif. 5
Rashida Tlaib Mich. 13
Norma J. Torres Calif. 35
Juan C. Vargas Calif. 51
Filemon Vela Tex. 34
Maxine Waters Calif. 43
Susan Wild Pa. 7
12 not now or undecided
Lucy McBath Ga. 6 Judiciary
“Congress has a responsibility to further investigate the president’s obstructive conduct outlined in Special Counsel Mueller’s report.”
“We cannot play politics with our national security. We need to know the facts to fulfill our Constitutional duty.”
“I’ve warned members of my own party that a partisan rush to impeach the President would be bad for the country.”
“The House of Representatives must take every action necessary to combat this administration’s stonewalling of the rule of law.”
“We need all of the facts. This should be a detailed and responsible investigation and not one conducted in a media circus.”
If the president withholds information or allegations are substantiated, “I must fulfill my constitutional duty and support impeachment proceedings.”
“The administration must hand over the whistleblower report, as required by law, so Congress can investigate these claims as part of its constitutional duties.”
“Before making any judgments, I want to know the facts of what occurred between the president and Ukraine.“
“Without significant bipartisan support, impeachment proceedings will be a lengthy and divisive action with no resolution.”
“I’m calling on House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy and my Republican colleagues to put country over party and join me in demanding that the Trump Administration release all documents related to the whistleblower case.”
“I will act to support and defend our Constitution by insisting on a transparent process.”
“If something else comes up that is really clear high crimes and misdemeanors it will be so bad the majority of times you are going to have bipartisan support.”
0 awaiting response
Where Independents Stand So Far
Judiciary
Member of House Judiciary Committee
Response since Ukraine allegations emerged
Where Republicans Stand So Far
Judiciary
Member of House Judiciary Committee
Response since Ukraine allegations emerged
Republicans
1 supports
In a call with reporters, Mr. Amodei indicated support for an inquiry, saying, “Let’s put it through the process and see what happens.” He later released a statement that said, “In no way, shape, or form, did I indicate support for impeachment.”
143 do not support
Kelly Armstrong N.D. Judiciary
“Speaker Pelosi’s statement makes a good headline, but it changes nothing.”
Andy Biggs Ariz. 5 Judiciary
“The American people are tired of the Democrats’ antics and insatiable desire to impeach President Trump.”
Ken Buck Colo. 4 Judiciary
“based solely on rumors & hearsay”
Steve Chabot Ohio 1 Judiciary
Ben Cline Va. 6 Judiciary
“political games”
Doug Collins Ga. 9 Judiciary
“a false and feeble decree”
Matt Gaetz Fla. 1 Judiciary
“ridiculous”
Louie Gohmert Tex. 1 Judiciary
“division politics“
Jim Jordan Ohio 4 Judiciary
“Dems are already moving forward with impeachment. They're just not calling it that because the American people don't want it and there's no basis for it.”
Debbie Lesko Ariz. 8 Judiciary
Tom McClintock Calif. 4 Judiciary
John Ratcliffe Tex. 4 Judiciary
“After changing the Judiciary Committee rules to circumvent the Constitution on the initiation of impeachment proceedings, Democrats are still failing miserably.”
Guy Reschenthaler Pa. 14 Judiciary
Greg Steube Fla. 17 Judiciary
“Rep. Abraham is opposed to impeachment and believes that any move forward on impeachment would be strictly political and a waste of time.”
“I think most Americans want Congress to focus on issues that help families and strengthen the economy, rather than impeaching this President.”
“grasping for straws”
“bloodlust for impeaching our President”
Brian Babin Tex. 36
“The rashness to pronounce guilt without facts is shameful and does not serve the interest of the nation.”
“based off a rumor”
“obstructionist and politically motivated witchhunt”
“not sufficient evidence”
Dan Bishop N.C. 9
“Hell NO!”
“The American people have had enough.”
“Democrats are only creating a constitutional crisis for pure political gain.”
“Democrats have yet to produce any credible evidence”
“a radical step”
“incredibly reckless”
“premature and hypocritical”
Michael C. Burgess Tex. 26
“Democrats have put all their eggs in the impeachment basket.”
“Democrats are losing focus” on important issues
Earl L. “Buddy” Carter Ga. 1
“I vehemently oppose opening an impeachment inquiry of the President of the United States.”
John Carter Tex. 31
Liz Cheney Wyo.
Michael Cloud Tex. 27
“an alarming disservice to the American people”
Chris Collins N.Y. 27
“The Congressman does not support impeachment since there was no collusion between President Trump’s campaign and Russia, nor was there evidence to support an obstruction charge against the President.”
James Comer Ky. 1
“Congressman Comer does not support an open impeachment inquiry. He and his colleagues on the House Oversight and Reform Committee will continue to conduct important oversight, and as always, work to ensure that the executive branch adheres to the highest standards of ethics and accountability.”
“charade”
“irresponsible”
“Great leaders don't seek to overturn elections.”
Scott DesJarlais Tenn. 4
“Emphatically, no. He’s focused on stopping illegal immigration, improving trade deals, continuing economic growth and rebuilding the U.S. military,” said a spokesman.
“speculation & conjecture”
“Democrats have simply wasted everyone’s time”
Neal Dunn Fla. 2
“baseless”
Ron Estes Kan. 4
“With no evidence of collusion, it’s past time Congress returns its focus to priorities like trade, the crisis at our border, health care, infrastructure and growing our economy.”
“It is sad, it is not good governance, and it is dividing our country.”
“At best, Pelosi's actions are a sham, and at worst, they undermine our Constitutionally based rule of law.”
“My advice to Congress: less drama, more work”
“partisan speculation”
Russ Fulcher Idaho 1
Mike Gallagher Wis. 8
“House Democrats have misplaced priorities and suffer from impeachment fever.”
“just another in a long list of fake controversies”
Lance Gooden Tex. 5
“Democrats will pay the price for impeachment at the ballot box in 2020.”
“Democrats care more about tearing @realDonaldTrump down than building America up!”
Garret Graves La. 6
“sham impeachment charade”
Tom Graves Ga. 14
“Reckless”
“laughable”
“If the Democrats are willing to investigate the allegations regarding Mr. Biden, then my hat is off to them, but I would be surprised.”
“Dems have showed their inability to lead.”
“This is selective outrage targeted towards the President and deflects from former Vice President Joe Biden’s egregious involvement in Ukrainian affairs.”
Kevin Hern Okla. 1
“Members of Congress calling for impeachment should be ashamed of themselves.”
“abrupt and absurd decision”
“No facts and zero evidence”
“Congressional Democrats care more about undermining the president than finding the truth.”
“circus”
“political vendetta”
“a craven political move”
“Continuing to waste time on this rather than other important issues is embarrassing.”
Bill Johnson Ohio 6
“Come on! Impeach him for what?”
Dusty Johnson S.D.
John Joyce Pa. 13
“The effort to impeach President Trump is baseless and does not have my support.“
“dramatic overstep”
“The American people are tired of this charade.”
Steve King Iowa 4
“@SpeakerPelosi has betrayed an indefensible rush to judgement”
Adam Kinzinger Ill. 16
David Kustoff Tenn. 8
“reckless and irresponsible”
“wasting more taxpayer dollars”
Doug LaMalfa Calif. 1
“baseless accusations”
Doug Lamborn Colo. 5
“Democrats have jumped to their next partisan accusation.”
“partisan hackery at its worst”
“imaginary impeachment”
“grasping at straws”
“Democrats will stop at nothing to impeach our President.”
Thomas Massie Ky. 4
Brian Mast Fla. 18
Kevin McCarthy Calif. 23
“a disappointing rush to judgment”
“tremendous waste of time”
Cathy McMorris Rodgers Wash. 5
“They are an angry mob in search of validation.”
“Since Democrats were unable to defeat @realDonaldTrump in a lawfully conducted election, they are now focused on trying to unlawfully remove him from office.”
“misguided”
“nothing new”
Alex X. Mooney W.Va. 2
“witch hunt”
“reckless”
“Imagine how much further along our country would be if Democrats weren't actively trying to destroy him at every turn.”
“The Democrats have found their latest shiny object in Ukraine.”
“baseless political attacks”
“This is not about high crimes & misdemeanors, but politics.”
Greg Pence Ind. 6
“No. Speaker Pelosi should spend more time on ensuring USMCA comes to the floor for a vote.”
“It's about political power and undermining the will of the American People”.
“rushing to impeachment”
Tom Rice S.C. 7
“political distraction”
Phil Roe Tenn. 1
Mike D. Rogers Ala. 3
“purely political stunt”
“a response to a rumor campaign”
“a partisan maneuver by Speaker Pelosi & the Squad”
“no amount of transparency will satisfy Democrats”
Steve Scalise La. 1
“still nothing new”
“Speaker Pelosi has succumbed to the belligerent left and their media allies”
“To date, I have seen nothing that warrants impeachment.”
Jason Smith Mo. 8
“Absolutely not. The people of southern Missouri want their Representative to work with President Trump to reduce the size of government, protect their Constitutional rights, and secure the southern border,” said a spokesman.
“an extreme rush to judgement”
“Democrats are rushing to impeachment without the facts -- and the facts are currently unclear.”
Ross Spano Fla. 15
“The Mueller report findings speak for themselves. It’s time for House Democrats to start working with all Republicans on the priorities of the American people instead of focusing on an impeachment that only serves their personal agendas.”
Elise Stefanik N.Y. 21
Chris Stewart Utah 2
Glenn Thompson Pa. 15
“the definition of political theater”
“impeachment theater”
“Efforts to remove the elected President of the United States with no evidence of wrongdoing would leave the country even more divided and polarized.”
“This impeachment obsession does a disservice to the American people.”
Michael Waltz Fla. 6
“a three-year witch-hunt”
“The progressive left-wing’s obsession with impeachment is overshadowing any respect for due process.”
Roger Williams Tex. 25
“divisive, baseless attack”
“House Democrats chose to rely on unconfirmed, secondhand accusations.”
“Fueling hysteria and spreading unsubstantiated narratives is dangerous.”
“Impeachment for political reasons is an attempted coup d'etat.”
“complete waste of our time”
“a waste of time”
“Dems declaring POTUS should be impeached based on a whistleblower complaint they haven't read reportedly from a person w/ZERO 1st hand knowledge.”
54 awaiting response
Mike Johnson La. 4 Judiciary
Martha Roby Ala. 2 Judiciary
Jim Sensenbrenner Wis. 5 Judiciary
Jim Baird Ind. 4
Troy Balderson Ohio 12
Jack Bergman Mich. 1
Gus Bilirakis Fla. 12
Susan W. Brooks Ind. 5
Vern Buchanan Fla. 16
K. Michael Conaway Tex. 11
Paul Cook Calif. 8
John Curtis Utah 3
Rodney Davis Ill. 13
Tom Emmer Minn. 6
Drew Ferguson Ga. 3
Brian Fitzpatrick Pa. 1
Anthony Gonzalez Ohio 16
Kay Granger Tex. 12
Glenn Grothman Wis. 6
Brett Guthrie Ky. 2
Jim Hagedorn Minn. 1
Andy Harris Md. 1
Jaime Herrera Beutler Wash. 3
Trey Hollingsworth Ind. 9
Will Hurd Tex. 23
David Joyce Ohio 14
Trent Kelly Miss. 1
Mike Kelly Pa. 16
Barry Loudermilk Ga. 11
Frank D. Lucas Okla. 3
Kenny Marchant Tex. 24
David B. McKinley W.Va. 1
John Moolenaar Mich. 4
Greg Murphy N.C. 3
Devin Nunes Calif. 22
Bill Posey Fla. 8
Francis Rooney Fla. 19
Chip Roy Tex. 21
John Shimkus Ill. 15
Christopher H. Smith N.J. 4
Pete Stauber Minn. 8
Bryan Steil Wis. 1
Steve Stivers Ohio 15
Van Taylor Tex. 3
Mac Thornberry Tex. 13
Scott Tipton Colo. 3
Michael R. Turner Ohio 10
Fred Upton Mich. 6
Ann Wagner Mo. 2
Greg Walden Ore. 2
Daniel Webster Fla. 11
Brad Wenstrup Ohio 2
Bruce Westerman Ark. 4
Rob Woodall Ga. 7
