U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Battle Ground, has said the U.S. House of Representatives should hold a formal impeachment vote in order to grant bipartisan legitimacy to the investigation of President Donald Trump and grant House Republicans subpoena power.

But in a conversation with The Columbian’s Editorial Board on Wednesday, the congresswoman said she disagrees with the White House’s current strategy to stonewall the House’s investigation altogether.

She said she understands the president’s unwillingness to participate in a process many perceive as partisan, however.

“I see the point, when one party is saying the other party doesn’t get to be part of the investigation. You start to wonder if this is going to be a fair investigation,” Herrera Beutler said.

Despite broad support among House Democrats to formally launch an impeachment inquiry, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has held off on holding a vote — likely to protect 31 House Democrats in vulnerable swing districts where Trump remains popular, Herrera Beutler said.