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Bustos says ‘no one is above the law’, will cast votes for impeachment

Democratic Representative Cheri Bustos announced Tuesday that she will vote in favor of both articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, with a vote possible for Wednesday.

Her decision is not unexpected as the 4-term Congresswoman has previously indicated as much.

Bustos says she makes her votes with a “profound sense of constitutional duty and deep respect for the Office of the Presidency.”

But she adds, “no one is above the law, and there is beyond ample evidence that President Trump abused the tremendous powers of the presidency to jeopardize our national security and that of our allies.”

President Trump faces two articles of impeachment; one alleging abuse of power, the other alleging obstruction of Congress.

It’s widely expected that the Democratic-controlled House will approve the articles of impeachment Wednesday with the trial on removing the President from his office probably starting in January.

Bustos says she still remains committed to working across the aisle on legislation that will benefit her 17th District.

She cites bipartisan spending plans that will help veterans, improve rural healthcare and she also mentions the recent agreement on the USMCA trade deal.

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