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 Budget committees to continue investigating the Biden family’s business ties.
- Gives more weight to investigation as Republicans prepare for legal battles over documents and testimony
House Republicans released a resolution authorizing an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, setting a vote for next week.
The resolution directs the Oversight, Judiciary and Budget committees to continue investigating the Biden family’s business ties.
With only a three-vote majority, it is unclear whether Republicans have the vote to authorize an investigation. However, a number of moderate Republicans have indicated they will vote for the resolution.
Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy declared the investigation open in October, but Republicans now say they need a vote to fully greenlight the investigation due to White House “obstruction.”
The resolution directs the Oversight, Judiciary and Budget committees to continue investigating the Biden family’s business ties.
On Wednesday, Supervisory Chairman James Comer and Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan threatened to hold Hunter Biden for contempt if he does not appear to testify behind closed doors by Dec. 13.
Authorizing the investigation with the approval of the House majority is a way for Republicans to strengthen their position in potential legal battles.
On Wednesday, Supervisory Chairman James Comer and Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan threatened to hold Hunter Biden in contempt of court if he does not appear to testify behind closed doors by Dec. 13.
Hunter’s lawyers insist their client will testify only in public. Republicans said he must testify privately first before he can testify publicly.
The investigation is looking into whether Biden engaged in business deals that used his name to enrich his family and whether he used the Justice Department to offer his son special treatment.