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House Republicans say their counterparts in the Senate need to do more to help President TrumpDonald John TrumpTrump puts Kushner in charge of overseeing border wall construction: report Trump 2020 national spokesperson gives birth to daughter New McCarthy ad praising Trump includes Russian stock footage MORE on impeachment.

The House GOP lawmakers note their power is limited on impeachment hearings, but Senate Republicans have the authority to call witnesses and issue subpoenas. Republicans in the lower chamberhave expressed frustration that little attention has been paid to allegations that Ukraine meddled in the 2016 presidential election and that former Vice President Joe BidenJoe BidenKennedy walks back comments on potential Ukraine interference: 'I was wrong' Nunes faces potential ethics review over alleged meeting with Ukrainian official Bloomberg campaign chief: Trump is winning 2020 election right now MORE may have had a serious conflict of interest with regard to Ukraine because of his son Hunter Biden.

Major media outlets, with the exception of Fox News, have given little credibility to these allegations pushed by Trump, his personal lawyer Rudy GiulianiRudy GiulianiNunes faces potential ethics review over alleged meeting with Ukrainian official Ukrainian gas executive says indicted Giuliani associates tried to recruit him for company takeover Prosecutors issue subpoenas for information on Giuliani's consulting work: report MORE and their allies.

Rep. Lee ZeldinLee ZeldinSunday shows - Democrats look forward on impeachment GOP Congressman: Trump's 'prerogative' to weigh in on Navy SEAL review Sunday Talk Shows: After two weeks of testimony, lawmakers look to next steps of impeachment proceedings MORE (R-N.Y.), after a marathon day of impeachment hearings Tuesday, complained that allegations that Ukraine interfered in U.S. politics and that Biden was conflicted in his dealings with Ukraine have been considered debunked without a more thorough review.

The Democrats and some in the media like to just say the Burisma/Zlochevsky issue is just totally debunked, even though Burisma is a corrupt Ukrainian company run by a corrupt Ukrainian oligarch hiring Hunter Biden by Hunters Biden own admission solely because [of] his last name, solely because hes the vice presidents son, Zeldin said, referring to Burisma Holdings, a Ukrainian gas company that paid Hunter Biden generously to serve on its board, and the companys owner, Mykola Zlochevsky.

Several Republicans on the House Intelligence Committee said Senate Republicans should delve into this side of the impeachment story.

While Senate Republicans have discussed the possibility of a Ukraine investigation focused on Joe and Hunter Biden, there has been little follow-through.

I think thats appropriate, said Rep. Jim JordanJames (Jim) Daniel JordanThe Hill's Morning Report Schiff: Clear evidence of a quid pro quo Diplomat seen rolling his eyes amid testy impeachment exchange with Jordan Live coverage: Impeachment spotlight shifts to Fiona Hill, David Holmes MORE (R-Ohio) when asked if the Senate needs to do more to investigate Ukrainian corruption and links to the Bidens. The Democrats keep saying its some conspiracy theory.

I think it would be helpful to get the bottom of all that, added Jordan, a staunch defender of Trump.

He pointed to a claim by a member of the Ukrainian parliament that many of the countrys political figures wanted Hillary ClintonHillary Diane Rodham ClintonKennedy walks back comments on potential Ukraine interference: 'I was wrong' Davis: Congressman Will Hurd, If not now, when? What Trump really wanted from Ukraine was not about enemies MORE to win the 2016 election, a critical 2016 op-ed aimed at then-candidate Trump by Ukrainian Ambassador to the U.S. Valeriy Chaly, and criticism that Arsen Avakov, the former Ukrainian interiorminister, leveled at Trump on Facebook.

Thats serious, Jordan said.

He expressed frustration that House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam SchiffAdam Bennett SchiffNunes faces potential ethics review over alleged meeting with Ukrainian official Poll: Interest in impeachment inquiry dips among Democratic voters Schiff: Judiciary Committee to receive impeachment report 'soon after' Thanksgiving recess MORE (D-Calif.) has refused to call Hunter Biden or request that the whistleblower testify.

Asked if the Senate should step in and call witnesses left out of the House impeachment hearing, Jordan said heck, yeah and sure they should.

GOP leaders specially appointed Jordan to the Intelligence Committee last month to spearhead Trumps defense.

Rep. Brad WenstrupBrad Robert WenstrupLive coverage: Impeachment spotlight shifts to Fiona Hill, David Holmes House GOP wants Senate Republicans to do more on impeachment Six memorable moments from Ex-Ukraine ambassador Yovanovitch's public testimony MORE (R-Ohio), another member of the House Intelligence Committee, said there really could be a bigger role played by Senate Republicans because Schiff has blocked House GOP requests for witnesses who could show that Trump had a legitimate interest in pressing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to investigate corruption.

Were really stymied here, he said.

Wenstrup said Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey GrahamLindsey Olin GrahamDemocrats challenge South Carolina law requiring voters to disclose Social Security numbers Graham defends call to investigate Bidens: 'My conscience is clear' Graham blocked Armenian genocide resolution upon request from White House MORE (R-S.C.) and Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Richard BurrRichard Mauze BurrHouse GOP wants Senate Republicans to do more on impeachment McConnell hopes Senate impeachment trial 'not too lengthy a process' Bipartisan senators urge national security adviser to appoint 5G coordinator MORE (R-N.C.) could bolster Republican counterarguments by launching their own investigations.

I would love for them to do it because thats the only way I think were going to get to the whole truth, he said.

Graham has given different statements on the need to investigate Ukrainian corruption and the Bidens.

In September, he and Senate Homeland Security Committee Chairman Ron JohnsonRonald (Ron) Harold JohnsonJuan Williams: Trump has nothing left but smears GOP senators ask Treasury for financial reports on Hunter Biden GOP senator opposes quick dismissal of Trump articles of impeachment MORE (R-Wis.) floated the idea of investigating Biden.

Graham, who is up for reelection next year, told conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt someone should look at corruption related to the Ukraine but said the probe should be conducted outside the Senate.

He then told reporters in late September that he didnt call on Hunter Biden to testify because he didnt want to turn the Senate into a circus.

But after coming back to Washington after a two-week recess in October, Graham said he hadnt yet made a decision on bringing Biden before the Judiciary Committee and suggested it would depend on what information Giuliani, who had been invited to testify, would provide.

Graham and other Senate Republicans have also come under pressure from Fox News host Sean HannitySean Patrick HannityRising GOP star thrust into spotlight with Trump defense Mark Levin: Schiff awakened 'sleeping giant' with impeachment House GOP wants Senate Republicans to do more on impeachment MORE to do more.

Its right now time for Republicans to get tough. Senate Republicans need to pay attention, Hannity said on his show last week.Republicans have the power in the Senate, that means you have the power to subpoena people, he said.

Hannity urged Senate Republicans to subpoena the whistleblower as well as Hunter Biden.

Did he speak with his father about his Ukrainian business deals? Their statements we already know and it pointed out are in conflict with each other. We know The New York Times tipped off Joe Biden that his son was being investigated by the prosecutor in Ukraine, he said.

Hannity also challenged Graham in an interview Tuesday evening about the need to investigate Ukrainian corruption and the Bidens.

When Graham said nobodys looked, Hannity shot back: Im looking and what I see is really bad.

Earlier this month, Graham said he hoped Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Jim RischJames (Jim) Elroy RischChina issues directive to 'intensify' protections around intellectual property rights Overnight Defense Presented by Boeing Deal on defense bill proves elusive | Hill, Holmes offer damaging testimony | Trump vows to block Navy from ousting officer from SEALs Senate approves stopgap bill to prevent shutdown MORE (R-Idaho) would take up a probe of Hunter Biden.

We need to look at whether or not Hunter Biden corruptly engaged in lobbying. DidJoe Bidenask the prosecutor to be fired becausehe was investigating his son?Graham saidduring an interview with Fox NewssLaura IngrahamLaura Anne IngrahamHouse GOP wants Senate Republicans to do more on impeachment Vindman's lawyer requests Fox News retract guest's allegation about espionage Overnight Health Care: GOP senator says drug price action unlikely this year | House panel weighs ban on flavored e-cigs | New York sues Juul MORE.

Risch, however, has said hes not interested in taking his committee down that path. On Wednesday he said the Senate Intelligence Committee would be more appropriate to investigate Ukraine issues related to the impeachment inquiry.

In this instance the majority leader has assigned these issues to the Intelligence Committee to hear, so you want to talk to Sen. Burr, he said.

But Burr on Wednesday said he right now is focused on the intelligence communitys handling of the whistleblowers complaint against Trump and is stuck on trying to get the whistleblower to testify before his committee.

Burr said the jurisdiction more appropriately belongs to Rischs Foreign Relations panel.

Were looking at the whistleblower complaint, the process as to who knew about it, how many people they talked to, and what did they do. Thats the extent of what were looking at right now, he said.

The Senate Republican chairmen who have gone the furthest are Johnson and Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck GrassleyCharles (Chuck) Ernest GrassleyTrump draws ire after retreat on drug prices pledge GOP senators ask Treasury for financial reports on Hunter Biden Trump says drug importation plan coming 'soon' MORE (R-Iowa) who released a letter in September asking the Justice Department to investigate links between Ukrainian operatives and Hillary Clintons 2016 presidential campaign.

Johnson and Grassley last week asked Secretary of State Mike PompeoMichael (Mike) Richard PompeoSchiff: Judiciary Committee to receive impeachment report 'soon after' Thanksgiving recess State Dept. docs show Pompeo, Giuliani contacts before ouster of Ukraine ambassador White House keeps Democrats from critical witnesses MORE to release any State Department records that may exist related to Hunter Bidens position as a Burisma Holdings board member.They also asked for information about what steps the Obama administration took to ensure policy decisions related to Ukraine and Burisma were not influenced by the financial interests of the senior officials family members.

House Republicans say these are steps in the right direction but they want to see more action.

Rep. Chris StewartChristopher (Chris) Douglas StewartHouse GOP wants Senate Republicans to do more on impeachment How House Republicans have stayed unified on impeachment The Hill's Morning Report - Wild Wednesday: Sondland testimony, Dem debate take center stage MORE (R-Utah), a third Republican on the House Intelligence Committee, said the Senate should investigate the Ukraine- and Biden-related angles of the impeachment debate.

I think they should and I think they will, he said.

Stewart said if Democrats are going to argue it was improper to press Zelensky to investigate corruption, we have to understand the basis of that.

House Republicans last week submitted to Schiff a list of witnesses they wanted to call before the Intelligence Committee. It included Hunter Biden; Devon Archer, a former board member of Burisma Holdings; and Alexandra Chalupa, a former Democratic National Committee staffer who Republicans say worked with the Ukrainian Embassy in Washington to get political dirt on Trumps campaign.

Senate Republicans have also come under pressure from other prominent conservatives to play a more active role in Trumps defense.

Rep. Mark MeadowsMark Randall MeadowsDemocrats set to open new chapter in impeachment House GOP wants Senate Republicans to do more on impeachment Michelle Obama presents Lin-Manuel Miranda with National Portrait Award MORE (R-N.C.), a leading member of the conservative House Freedom Caucus, on Wednesday said Senate Republicans could use their subpoena power effectively.

Certainly having a much more robust and fair process from the Senate standpoint on issuing subpoenas would be appropriate since were been denied a number of witnesses and due process over on the House side, Meadows said.

Rep. Kenny MarchantKenny Ewell MarchantHouse GOP wants Senate Republicans to do more on impeachment Ethics sends memo to lawmakers on SCIF etiquette Ethics panel investigating Rep. Hastings over relationship with staffer MORE (R-Texas) said it could help Republicans politically if Senate chairmen got more aggressive in investigating Ukrainian corruption and possible ties to the Bidens.

Asked if a Senate investigation of Ukraine and the Bidens would be helpful, Marchant responded, From a political standpoint, for my grassroot voter, yes.

He said it would be a legitimate thing to do to use the Senates investigative powers to balance the story that House Democrats are laying out through their impeachment probe.

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