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What to Watch as Trump Impeachment Moves to House Floor

Associated Press

   WASHINGTON - American history is happening in the U.S. House of
   Representatives.

   Democrats are driving President Donald Trump to the brink of
   impeachment Wednesday as the House takes up charges Trump abused his
   power and obstructed Congress in pressuring Ukraine to investigate
   political rivals and refusing to cooperate with the ensuing
   congressional probe.

   The nation's 45th president is on track to become only the third
   commander in chief to be impeached.

   But first, watch for a daylong showdown that's been boiling for years
   between Republicans loyal to Trump and Democrats who say his conduct
   toward Ukraine makes him unfit for office. Look, too, for legacy
   moments for Washington's political veterans on the eve of the 2020
   election year.

   What to watch during a historic day on Capitol Hill that begins at 9
   a.m. EST and is expected to end with a final vote between 6:30 and 7:30
   p.m.:

   Spoiler alert

   Trump is heading for impeachment. When the House opens debate, the
   outcome will have been known for some time.

   A tally compiled by The Associated Press found that a majority of House
   members have said they will vote to approve the charges and send them
   to the Senate for a trial next month.

   The GOP-led Senate is not expected to convict and remove Trump from
   office.

   Partisans, mostly

   Expect most Democrats to vote for impeachment and all Republicans to
   vote against it.

   But there are exceptions.

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