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The White House was dealt a blow. The impeachment resolution goes live.

Based on the votes, the Democratic-led House of Representatives have approved the impeachment resolution into the actions of Donald J. Trump. This is a big issue. This is the beginning of formal investigation into Trump's actions as rhe President of the United States.

The vote went as expected on partisan lines.

The resolution formalizes the impeachment probe.

Trump, Mike Pence, the White House legal team, Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) were notified about the vote.

Pelosi warned Trump that obstruction will drive the impeachment inquiry further.

There were a few Democratic defections on a largely party line vote. Before the vote began, Democratic lawmakers predicted some would defect with the Republicans. Only two.

Rep. Jeff Van Drew (D-NY) and Rep. Colin Peterson (D-MN) voted no. Rep. Justin Amash (I-MI) who left the Republican Party vote in favor. I was expecting Rep. Will Hurd (R-TX) and  Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) to vote in favor but they decided to run with the Republicans.

The vote was 232 in favor with 196 voting no.

The working theory among Democrats is there will be another week or two of closed depositions — and that public hearings before the House Intelligence Committee could begin as soon as the second week in November.