The House is expected to vote to impeach Trump on Wednesday AFP via Getty ImagesTopline: More than 700 historians have published a scathing open letter urging the House to impeach President Donald Trump, as lawmakers gear up for a historic vote to charge him with abuse of power and obstruction of congress on Wednesday. What to watch for: The all-important vote on Wednesday will set Trump up for a 2020 trial in the Senate. On Tuesday, the House Rules Committee will discuss the rules of the debate and set timings for the day. Most of the Democrat-controlled House is expected to vote to impeachment Trump, however two—Representative Jeff Van Drew of New Jersey (expected to switch his party affiliation) and Representative Collin Peterson of Minnesota—are expected to vote against the majority. Further reading: Trump Accused Of Bribery And Fraud In Impeachment Report That Sets Up Senate TrialDemocrats Unveil Articles Of Impeachment Charging Trump With Abuse Of Power And Obstructing Congress

Source: Forbes December 17, 2019 19:18 UTC