Republicans release resolution to authorize Biden’s impeachment over links to Hunter’s business deals ahead of crucial vote next week
- The resolution directs the Oversight, Judiciary, and Ways and Means committees to continue their investigation into the Biden family cases
- Gives the investigation more weight as Republicans prepare for legal battles over documents and statements
House Republicans have released their resolution to approve the impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, setting it up for a vote next week.
The resolution directs the Oversight, Judiciary, and Ways and Means committees to continue their investigation into the Biden family matters.
With only a three-vote majority, it is not yet clear whether Republicans have the vote to approve the investigation. However, a number of moderate Republicans have indicated they will vote in favor of the resolution.
Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy had declared the investigation open in October, but now Republicans say they need a vote to fully greenlight the investigation because of the White House's stonewalling.
The resolution directs the Oversight, Judiciary, and Ways and Means committees to continue their investigation into the Biden family cases
On Wednesday, Supervisory Chairman James Comer and Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan threatened to charge Hunter Biden with contempt of court if he did not appear for a closed-door deposition by December 13.
Authorizing the investigation with the approval of a majority of the House of Representatives is a way for Republicans to strengthen their position in potential lawsuits.
On Wednesday, Supervisory Board Chairman James Comer and Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan threatened to hold Biden in contempt of court if he did not appear for a closed-door deposition by December 13.
Hunter's lawyers have insisted their client will only testify in public. Republicans have said he should make a private statement before having public testimony.
The investigation is examining whether Biden participated in the business deals that capitalized on his name to enrich his family and whether he used the Justice Department to offer special treatment to his son.