The vote was along party lines, 221-212.

It didnt take long for the White House to respond to the expected vote.

Less than half an hour after the Republican win, POTUS tried to flip the script.

Joe Biden

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Unfortunately, House Republicans are not joining me.

Instead of doing anything to help make Americans lives better, they are focused on attacking me with lies.

The American people deserve better.

Hunter Biden talks to reporters outside the U.S. Capitol today

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I know what I am going to remain focused on.

I would invite Republicans in Congress to join me.

Read the full statement below.

But he did not bring it to the floor for a vote.

A Senate report in 2020, though, failed to find that Hunter Bidens position influenced U.S. policy.

But even some Republicans, like Rep. Ken Buck (R-CO), say that theGOPlacks evidence.

Hunter Biden appeared on Capitol Hillearlier Wednesday to offer to testify publicly in response to a subpoena.

Biden also said that his father had no involvement in his business dealings.

He came to America to ask us for help.

Unfortunately, House Republicans are not joining me.

Instead of doing anything to help make Americans lives better, they are focused on attacking me with lies.

I know what I am going to remain focused on.

I would invite Republicans in Congress to join me.