http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/donald-trump-uk-s5.jpgMeasure establishes rules for open hearings and the questioning of witnesses. It passed in a 232-196 party-line vote.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The House on Thursday took its first major step toward making Donald Trump just the third president in history to be impeached, approving procedures for an inquiry likely to burst into full public view in weeks.

The measure, which establishes rules for open hearings and the questioning of witnesses by members and staff, passed in a 232-196 party-line vote with just two Democrats voting against it and no Republicans supporting it.

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