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US House of Representatives has passed a bill of impeachment against US President Trump, taking responsibility for inciting congressional riots.
The Republican Party also voted for the impeachment of 10 people.
This is Kim Soo-hyung, correspondent from Washington.
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232 in favor of opposition 197 A week after the unprecedented congressional riots, the impeachment bill for President Trump's responsibility passed the door of the US House of Representatives.
Ten Republican Congressmen voted for 222 Democrats, more than originally expected.
[Rep. Dan Newhouse/Republican Congressman: With a heavy heart and unequivocal determination, I will agree to the impeachment.]
This marks the first time in US history that President Trump has been impeached twice in the House of Representatives.
It is said that the Republican Senate Representative McConnell said he would not discuss impeachment in the Senate until Biden took office.
It has become difficult to pass in Trump's term.
The New York Times reported that at least 12 Republican senators are in favor of the impeachment.
In the 50-50 Democratic and Republican structure, 17 defectors from the Republican Party are required to pass impeachment.
President Trump belatedly issued a statement condemning the violent protesters.
[Trump/US President: I clearly condemn violence.
Violence and vandalism have no place in our country.]
Amidst warnings of possible massive terrorism in line with Biden's inauguration ceremony, state defense forces began to guard with guns in Washington, where an emergency was declared today (14th).