“It is their constitutional and patriotic duty to present the case for the President’s impeachment and removal. “Tonight, I have the solemn privilege of naming the Managers of the impeachment trial of Donald Trump,” Pelosi said in a statement Tuesday night. That measure failed following an objection from Republican Rep. On Monday, Raskin was one of a handful of representatives who introduced a resolution urging Vice President Mike Pence to invoke the 25th Amendment to remove Trump from office. "We have a solemn duty to protect our democracy and Constitution," said Raskins, whose district covers Montgomery, Carroll, and Frederick counties. Via Twitter, Raskin said he was "Honored and humbled to be named an impeachment manager with a team of colleagues who are serious lawyers and unstoppable patriots." Trump impeachment: House passes measure calling on Pence to invoke 25th Amendment and remove Trump from office Impeachment hearings: Live impeachment updates: Heightened security at Capitol as House reconvenes to debate Trump impeachment The impeachment article, which is expected to be backed by all Democrats and some Republicans, could be approved by late afternoon. If Trump is impeached, the House will send the article to the Senate for trial. The move for impeachment is in response to hold Trump accountable for his part in the takeover of the Capitol last week by rioters trying to stop Congress from counting the presidential election results to prevent President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration. Maryland Congressman Jamie Raskin will be one of nine representatives who were named as managers of the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Tuesday night. Watch Video: Impeachment #2: What it means for President Trump
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