Washington's U.S. House delegation voted on impeachment along party lines Wednesday.

The state's seven Democratic representatives voted for impeachment of President Donald Trump, collectively saying they did so to uphold the constitution.

The three Republican representatives voted no, criticizing the process.

The Senate will take up the issue in the new year. Washington's senators are expected to vote in favor of convicting Trump of the charges against him.

Representatives have explained their votes to constituents in statements, tweets, and speeches on the House floor this week.

Here's what they said: