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Checked by FactCheck.org19 Sep 2023United States Elections

Kevin McCarthy, U.S. House Speaker

“Nancy Pelosi changed the rules and the precedent,” in responding to a reporter who asked how he justified not holding a vote before launching an impeachment inquiry of President Joe Biden.”

FactCheck.org rated this: We Explain 2019/2023 Inquiries

FactCheck.org says: Pelosi held an authorizing vote about five weeks after she announced an impeachment inquiry into then-President Trump in 2019. But the Constitution and House rules do not require a vote before an inquiry can begin.

Checked by PolitiFact13 Sep 2023United States Elections

Kevin McCarthy, House Speaker

“On moving forward with an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden with a House vote.”

PolitiFact rated this: Full Flop

PolitiFact says: House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said Sept. 1 that there would be a House vote before proceeding with an impeachment inquiry. McCarthy said Sept. 12 that he was proceeding with an impeachment inquiry. He did not hold a vote.