Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, D-Hawaii, voted "present" in Wednesday's dramatic impeachment votes of President Donald Trump, making her the only House member to do so.
Trump was impeached on both articles — 230 to 197 on abuse of power and 229 to 198 on obstructing Congress. In both votes, Gabbard voted "present" — which means she chose neither yes or no on either article.
Gabbard, who is running for president, indicated Tuesday she was not in favor of impeachment but did want to see Trump censured.
"I'm taking this time for myself to be able to review everything that's happened, all the information that's been put forward," Gabbard said at a rally Monday, ABC News reported. "And just all the factors that go into really trying to figure out what what is the best action to take for our country. And for democracy. It's not a simple or easy decision to make."
Gabbard, who voted for launching the impeachment inquiry the led to Wednesday's vote, also issued a statement elaborating on her decision:
"I could not in good conscience vote against impeachment because I believe President Trump is guilty of wrongdoing.
"I also could not in good conscience vote for impeachment because removal of a sitting President must not be the culmination of a partisan process, fueled by tribal animosities that have so gravely divided our country."
The RealClear Politics polling average shows Gabbard with 1.7% support among the Democrats vying for the presidency.
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