Summary
In a recent vote, nearly two dozen Democrats in the U.S. House joined Republicans to stop a motion to impeach President Trump. The vote was prompted by Representative Al Green, but was ultimately dismissed following a motion led by House Majority Leader Steve Scalise.
Key Facts
- A group of 23 Democrats joined 214 Republicans to block an impeachment vote against President Trump.
- Representative Al Green pushed for the impeachment motion, citing Trump abusing presidential power.
- The House voted 237 to 140 in favor of not going forward with the impeachment motion.
- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise proposed the motion to stop the impeachment vote.
- In contrast to a previous similar vote, more Democrats supported the motion to stop impeachment this time.
- 47 Democrats chose to vote "present," showing neither direct support nor opposition.
- Discussions about other potential impeachment actions against Trump and certain cabinet officials are ongoing.
- Democrat James Walkinshaw suggested investigations and deliberations should precede impeachment attempts.
