Published 19:34 IST, October 16th 2019
US: Nancy Pelosi says no vote right now in Trump impeachment probe
U.S House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on October 15 said that House of Representatives does not plan to hold a full vote to authorise an impeachment proceeding
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U.S House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on October 15 said that House of Representatives does t plan to hold a full vote of body to authorise an impeachment investigation into US President Donald Trump. comments have come after White House said that it will t cooperate with investigation due to it being an illegitimate investigation.
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requirement to hold a vote
Nancy Pelosi, US House speaker has reportedly said that re is requirement that y have a vote and so at this time, US house will t be having a vote. Speaker Pelosi said this at a news conference after passing Hong Kong bill.
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Background of Impeachment
According to reports, Trump h intimidated Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelensky in a July 25 phone call to cooperate with his personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani and Attorney General William Barr, to investigate a Ukranian gas company that may be linked to former Vice-President Joe Biden's son, Hunter, as per transcript of call released by White House. US House Intelligence Committee meanwhile has subpoenaed Giuliani vising him to co-operate with current Impeachment inquiry against Donald Trump started by House Democrats on September 24 by giving relevant documents related to Ukraine scandal.
(With inputs from ncies)
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17:49 IST, October 16th 2019