In a significant development, Republican leaders signaled on Tuesday that the House will likely hold a vote next week to formalize their impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. This decision comes as frustrations mount among Republicans over the White House's refusal to comply with certain subpoenas, citing the lack of a formal vote authorizing the inquiry.

Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., and Majority Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minn., confirmed that if the vote takes place, it will occur next week. This timing is crucial as it aligns with the final week the House is scheduled to be in session before lawmakers depart for the holidays.

The impeachment inquiry was unilaterally launched by former Speaker Kevin McCarthy on September 12 after it became evident that Republicans lacked the necessary votes to pass it on the floor. However, the Republican frustration stems from the White House's argument that they do not need to comply with subpoenas due to the absence of a formal vote.

To address this issue, Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., and other Republicans are advocating for a vote on the impeachment inquiry. Their position is that taking this step would provide them with a legal foundation to challenge the White House in court. Despite the GOP probe yielding no substantiated allegations of wrongdoing by the president, they assert that the inquiry is necessary to fulfill their constitutional responsibilities.

During a news conference on Tuesday, Johnson emphasized the House's obligation to formally adopt an impeachment inquiry on the floor. He cited the White House's refusal to turn over key witnesses and thousands of documents from the National Archives as reasons for the House to assert its constitutional authority.

It is worth noting that this vote is not a vote to impeach President Biden but rather a vote to continue the inquiry of impeachment. The House Republicans believe it is a necessary constitutional step in the face of the White House's non-compliance.

The growing confidence among Republican leaders indicates that they are increasingly assured of having the votes to officially launch the impeachment investigation. Several moderate Republicans who had previously expressed reservations about an impeachment inquiry have now pledged their support due to the White House's intransigence.

Representative Don Bacon, R-Neb., one of the 17 vulnerable Republicans representing districts won by Biden in 2020, articulated the importance of an inquiry in light of the White House's refusal to provide requested information. He echoed the sentiment that an inquiry is warranted when the White House attempts to evade accountability based on the absence of a formal inquiry.

With one Republican representative recently expelled, leaving the GOP with just a three-seat majority, the support of vulnerable moderates, including Representatives Nick LaLota, R-N.Y., and John Duarte, R-Calif., in an impeachment inquiry vote is crucial.

Johnson emphasized that this is not a political decision but a legal and constitutional one. Additionally, White House spokesman Ian Sams accused House Republicans of following the lead of far-right Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., who has been vocal in calling for Biden's impeachment.

As the House gears up for a potential vote on formalizing the impeachment inquiry next week, the political landscape is set to witness heightened tensions and a potential clash between the executive and legislative branches.

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