U.S. Rep. Sherrill Will Vote In Favor Of Impeachment

MORRISTOWN, NJ - Military veteran and U.S. Representative Mikie Sherrill, who represents New Jersey's 11th District, said she intends to vote in favor of the Articles of Impeachment being levied against President Trump.

Sherrill, freshman Democrat, called the Trump's actions a violation of the principles the country was founded upon, saying that he used his office for personal gain.

Her complete statement is below.

“I have served this country most of my life, both in uniform and out, here at home and abroad, in wartime and in peace. I have been honored to enter into service once again in the United States House of Representatives.

My military service taught me to put our country — not politics — first, and my time as a federal prosecutor taught me about the importance of the rule of law and of justice.

On Wednesday, as a member of the House, I will be called upon to vote on Articles of Impeachment. After reviewing the testimony and the statements of the President himself, it is clear that he used his office for his own personal gain. He withheld critical military aid in an effort to coerce Ukraine, a security partner, to investigate an opponent of his in the 2020 elections. Furthermore, he used every opportunity to place himself and the executive branch above the law by refusing all congressional subpoenas.

In short, the President has violated the very principles upon which our country was founded. He put his own political interests before our country, and has disregarded the rule of law and the powers granted to Congress by our Founding Fathers. I believe these actions undermine the values of our country, the ideals I have sworn to protect, and our Constitution. Therefore, I will be voting in favor of the Articles of Impeachment.”

Back in October, Sherrill also voted to approve eight pages of procedures to take the impeachment inquiry against President Trump to nationally broadcast public hearings.

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