GOP congressman attempts to force House to vote on motion to censure Schiff

Arizona Rep. Andy Biggs tried to force a vote on his motion to censure and condemn Adam Schiff for his handling of the impeachment inquiry.

Biggs took to the floor Wednesday to force a vote on the motion to censure Schiff and put an end to the closed-door process that has carried the impeachment inquiry thus far. He touted House rules as the Republican Party's only option to force votes while in the minority.

"We follow rules so that all Americans can be represented, even when they're represented by the minority party. That's not happening today," said Biggs. "That's why we have to introduce this motion to censure."

Biggs called for an end to the closed-door proceedings that have been taking place.

"No more secret proceedings. No more Soviet-style proceedings," said Biggs, urging the members to vote for Schiff's condemnation.

House rules allow Democrats two days to schedule a debate and vote on Biggs' resolution, though it is unlikely to pass through the Democrat-controlled House.

Biggs first filed his resolution to censure the top Democrat after Schiff read a "parody" of the transcript of a phone call between President Trump and Ukrainian leaders during a congressional hearing. Since then, 135 Republicans have signed on as co-sponsors.

Along with Biggs, Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, Whip Steve Scalise, and Conference Chairwoman Liz Cheney are co-sponsors to the censure resolution.