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JUST IN: House Democrats are said to be quietly working with moderate Republicans to lock in the 218 votes needed to impeach Trump before March 31, over allegations of abuse of power. FULL STORY⤵️
Behind closed doors on Capitol Hill, House Democrats are reportedly working to secure the 218 votes required to impeach President Donald Trump before March 31, according to new political reporting.
The strategy? Build a rare bipartisan coalition by reaching out to moderate Republicans who may be willing to cross party lines over allegations of abuse of power.
Reports suggest Democratic leaders are only a handful of votes short of the majority needed in the House, raising the possibility that articles of impeachment could reach the floor if negotiations succeed.
If the House does approve impeachment, it would mark another historic confrontation involving Donald Trump and Congress. Under the U.S. Constitution, the House only needs a simple majority (218 votes) to impeach a president, though removal from office would still require a two-thirds vote in the Senate.
However, the political math remains extremely tight. Republicans currently hold a narrow majority in the House, meaning Democrats would need several GOP lawmakers to join them for the effort to succeed.
⚖️ What happens next?
• Democrats continue quiet talks with centrist Republicans
• Possible drafting or revision of articles of impeachment
• A potential House vote before the March 31 deadline
Whether the votes will actually materialize remains uncertain — but insiders say the negotiations are intensifying as the deadline approaches.
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