What time will the impeachment vote take place?

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The House is scheduled to vote on the impeachment of President Donald Trump on Wednesday, in reaction to his incitement of the Capitol riots last week.

A mob of pro-Trump supporters breached the US Capitol on Wednesday 6 January during the confirmation of electoral college votes, putting a hold to the process to confirm President-elect Joe Biden’s victory for several hours.

The rioters attacked the Capitol after attending a rally led by Mr Trump, who urged supporters to “walk down to the Capitol” and told them: “You have to show strength, and you have to be strong.”

The House was evacuated as numerous politicians and staff members were forced to barricade themselves in offices to hide from the rioters, some of whom were carrying guns and other weapons. Five people died and numerous others were injured in the riots.

Follow the latest news on the vote here.

Several politicians have blamed President Trump for the insurrection that took place directly after his rally, and Democratic officials quickly drew up plans for impeachment.

What time will the impeachment vote take place?

House members will convene at 9am on Wednesday 13 January to begin debate on an impeachment resolution.

Procedural votes will then be taken at around 10am, before the House will hear debates for two hours from both Republicans and Democrats, split equally along party lines.

The actual vote on the impeachment of Mr Trump is scheduled to take place at some time between 3 to 3:30pm on Wednesday.

Due to the Democratic majority in the House and the support on the motion by several Republican lawmakers, including the House Republican Conference chair Liz Cheney, Mr Trump is expected to be impeached on Wednesday afternoon. The motion only requires a majority vote in the House.

If the House votes to impeach Mr Trump, then the process will move to the Senate for an impeachment trial overseen by John Roberts, the US Supreme Court chief justice. It is currently unclear when this will be.