The decision to hold a vote came as Speaker Mike Johnson and his team faced growing pressure to show progress in the nearly yearlong probe focused on the business dealings of Biden’s family. While the investigation has raised ethical questions, no evidence has emerged that Biden acted corruptly or accepted bribes. The White House called the impeachment process a “baseless fishing expedition.” House Democrats opposed the inquiry resolution, calling it a political stunt. Republicans argued that authorizing the inquiry gives them better legal standing. Hunter Biden is facing criminal charges in two states.