Congressman James Comer joined the vast majority of House Republicans who voted against impeaching President Trump a second time Wednesday.
In a statement to area media, Congressman Comer called the process rushed and believes it will create increased divisions in the country.
Ten House Republicans did join all 232 Democrats in impeaching the president.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky issued a statement saying, “Given the rules, procedures, and Senate precedents that govern presidential impeachment trials, there is simply no chance a fair or serious trial could conclude before President-elect Biden is sworn in next week.”
McConnell continues, “I believe it will best serve our nation if Congress and the executive branch spend the next seven days completely focused on facilitating a safe inauguration and an orderly transfer of power to the incoming Biden Administration.”
The resolution of impeachment accuses the President of inciting the deadly attack on the U.S. Capitol last week.