Originally posted by the Voice of America. Voice of America content is produced by the Voice of America, a United States federal government-sponsored entity, and is in the public domain. Legacy Moment: Pelosi Leads 'Somber' Trump Impeachment Associated Press WASHINGTON - The House's center of power took a seat toward the back of the chamber Wednesday. Her golden mace brooch, symbol of the House and the speaker's authority, glinted. Speaker Nancy Pelosi spent much of the historic day within a few steps of the cloakroom door, away from better-lit seats where the managers and members were debating impeachment. Only briefly, she stepped into the glare of the well. "Today, as speaker of the House, I solemnly and sadly open the debate on the impeachment of the president of the United States," Pelosi said. References Visible links Hidden links: 1. file://localhost/usa/impeachment-inquiry/us-house-impeaches-president-trump .