A group of House Republicans huddled at the White House on Tuesday on the eve of a vote to impeach President Trump Donald John TrumpBiden says voters should choose who nominates Supreme Court justice Trump, Biden will not shake hands at first debate due to COVID-19 Pelosi: Trump Supreme Court pick 'threatens' Affordable Care Act MORE, according to five sources familiar with the matter.

Rep. Jim Jordan James (Jim) Daniel JordanHouse panel pulls Powell into partisan battles over pandemic Sunday shows preview: Justice Ginsburg dies, sparking partisan battle over vacancy before election House passes resolution condemning anti-Asian discrimination relating to coronavirus MORE (R-Ohio), a founding member of the conservative House Freedom Caucus and one of the president’s top attack dogs during the impeachment probe, was one of the lawmakers in attendance at the White House the day before the impeachment vote, according to a GOP source with knowledge of the discussions.

Republican Study Committee Chairman Mike Johnson James (Mike) Michael JohnsonReclaiming the American Dream LWCF modernization: Restoring the promise Mike Johnson to run for vice chairman of House GOP conference MORE (R-La.), who previously practiced constitutional law, and Rep. John Ratcliffe John Lee RatcliffeHillicon Valley: Subpoenas for Facebook, Google and Twitter on the cards | Wray rebuffs mail-in voting conspiracies | Reps. raise mass surveillance concerns Bipartisan representatives demand answers on expired surveillance programs Democrats call for declassifying election threats after briefing by Trump officials MORE (R-Texas), whom Trump tapped earlier this year to become the director of national intelligence before the congressman withdrew from consideration, were also in attendance, the source said.

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In addition to the three members who attended the meeting at the White House, Rep. Doug Collins Douglas (Doug) Allen CollinsDemocrats ramp up pressure on Lieberman to drop out of Georgia Senate race The Hill's Campaign Report: Biden on Trump: 'He'll leave' l GOP laywers brush off Trump's election remarks l Obama's endorsements GOP, Democrats look to galvanize women with SCOTUS fight MORE (Ga.) — the ranking member on the House Judiciary Committee — is also said to be on the short list of House Republicans being considered to play a role on the president’s defense team as the impeachment process moves to the Senate for trial, according to one source.

"There is some discussion about who would be the best to assist in that regard, and I think it is pretty widely understood that the president wants to include a few House members on his defense team," the source said.

The president is looking to have a combination of lawyers and three to four of his allies from the House on his defense team, Rep. Mark Meadows Mark Randall MeadowsSunday shows preview: Lawmakers prepare for SCOTUS confirmation hearings before election White House chief of staff knocks FBI director over testimony on election fraud Anxious Democrats amp up pressure for vote on COVID-19 aid MORE (R-N.C.) said on the House Freedom Caucus's podcast last week.

The White House did not respond to a request for comment Tuesday evening, but officials have been meeting in recent days to finalize plans for Trump’s defense in a looming Senate trial.

Multiple officials have said White House counsel Pat Cipollone will play a significant role in the proceedings, but cautioned that a complete breakdown of responsibilities was not yet settled.

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No final announcements on decisions on what the president’s defense team will look like have been made.

What role, if any, Trump’s House allies will play in a Senate trial may be partly determined by the rules determined by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell Addison (Mitch) Mitchell McConnellHawley warns Schumer to steer clear of Catholic-based criticisms of Barrett Senate GOP set to vote on Trump's Supreme Court pick before election Harris slams Trump's Supreme Court pick as an attempt to 'destroy the Affordable Care Act' MORE (R-Ky.) and Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer Chuck SchumerPelosi: Trump Supreme Court pick 'threatens' Affordable Care Act Will Democrats attempt to pack the Supreme Court again? Pelosi slams Trump executive order on pre-existing conditions: It 'isn't worth the paper it's signed on' MORE (D-N.Y.).

McConnell said Tuesday that negotiations would begin this week. Some Republican senators have said they favor a short process to quickly acquit Trump.

Tuesday’s meeting came a day before the House is scheduled to vote on two articles of impeachment against Trump: abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.

Nearly all House Democrats are expected to vote for both articles, making it all but inevitable that Trump will become the third U.S. president to be impeached.

House Republicans are expected to remain completely unified in voting against the articles.

Olivia Beavers contributed.