Mich., who is facing a primary challenge from the left, to back down from his effort, calling it a "distraction."

Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-Mich.), who announced late last month that he had filed articles of impeachment against President Trump, moved on Tuesday to force an impeachment vote against the president.

Rep. Shri Thanedar of Michigan announced his intention to charge ahead, saying that as an immigrant to America he wants to do all he can to protect its Constitution and institutions from Trump's lawlessness. His resolution contains seven articles of impeachment against the Republican president.