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House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., said Friday that any impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden would require a House vote, and would not be opened via a proclamation by him or anyone else.
McCarthy made the assertion in an interview with Breitbart, ending speculation about his strategy over whether to call a vote to open the investigation, something that's not required. In his remarks, he effectively shut down speculation about Republicans potentially moving forward with the proceedings in a more unilateral fashion.
"To open an impeachment inquiry is a serious matter, and House Republicans would not take it lightly or use it for political purposes," McCarthy told Breitbart. "The American people deserve to be heard on this matter through their elected representatives.
"That's why, if we move forward with an impeachment inquiry, it would occur through a vote on the floor of the People's House and not through a declaration by one person."
It would require a majority vote of 218 Congress members to open an impeachment inquiry.
McCarthy's comment suggests he considers it vital to show complete buy-in from his conference, something he reportedly does not have as of yet.
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