House kills Rep. Al Green's resolution to impeach Trump
Summary
The House voted 232 to 147 to end a resolution by Rep. Al Green to impeach President Trump over the actions of immigration agents. Democratic leaders chose not to actively support or oppose the resolution, emphasizing that impeachment requires a thorough investigation, which has not been done.Key Facts
- The House voted to table (end debate on) Rep. Al Green's impeachment resolution against President Trump.
- The resolution linked impeachment to deaths caused by federal immigration agents this year.
- 47 House members voted "present" instead of yes or no on tabling the resolution.
- House Democratic leaders did not push members to vote for or against the resolution.
- Democrats said impeachment needs a full investigation with documents, witnesses, and hearings.
- Rep. Al Green has tried multiple times to impeach President Trump but has been unsuccessful.
- Green will leave Congress in January after losing a primary election.
- Some Democratic leaders said impeachment might be considered if Democrats regain control of the House.
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