Contact information about multiple, and start the steal paperwork, a reference to President Trumps failed attempt to overturn the president ial election. The House Speaker nancy pelosi is weighing in on the growing threats. She says the push for new Security Measures is being hobbled because of what she calls the enemy is within the house of representatives, a clear swipe at some of her republican colleagues. Lets go straight to cnns brian todd. He has more on the breaking news, the tightening Security Issues going on at the u. S. Capitol. Brian, tell us what youre learning. Reporter just this morning Capitol Police arrested a man, who attempted to elude officers, then resisted arrest. Another sign of high tension around the capitol, a dramatic request a short time ago from the acting Capitol Police chief. The acting Capitol Hill Police chief says shell request fencing around the capitol be permanent and backup Security Forces should be stationed close to the capitol, ready to deploy i
The gentlelady from new mexico. Gentlewoman from new mexico recognized for one minute. Thank you, madam speaker. I rise in opposition to the articles of impeachment. Political violence has no place in our constitutional republic. Those who assaulted Police Officers and forced their way into the capitol are responsible for their criminal actions. Leaders in both parties have a responsibility to condemn such violence. Whether in the halls of congress or in the streets of america. I dont believe, madam speaker, that the American People have an appetite for this. They are expecting us to do the will, the will of them, those who sent us from each state around the nation. Right now, madam speaker, weve seen this body impeach once before, trying to do it a second time. Two wrongs do not make a right. We have got to stand for the American People because we will not get a Second Chance to get this right the first time. Madam speaker, i yield back. The gentlewoman yields back. The gentleman from
The resolution is adopted. Without objection, the motion to reconsider is laid upon the table. House impeachment managers just starting to lay out their strategy for the case. A key issue remains whether to subpoena documents or witnesses. That could, of course, prolong the trial in the senate. There was bipartisan condemnation of the president and all of his enablers from shaken lawmakers yesterday, but Big Questions this morning. When will the single article of impeachment be sent to the senate. What will the trial of the soon to be former president look like and will the senate convict him this time around . Suzanne malveaux is live for us on capitol hill. Suzanne, whats the very latest . Good morning. Impeachment 2. 0, nothing like what we had actually covered in december 2019. It was lightning speed fast and it really united democrats behind impeachment effort, but also what we saw as well is ten republicans getting behind the impeachment. The final numbers, 232 to 197. Of those r