Summary
Democratic Representative Al Green attempted again to impeach President Donald Trump but failed to get enough support in the House. Despite the failure, Green is determined to continue his efforts, backed by his belief in liberty and justice. House Republicans and some Democrats opposed the move, while others voted "present."
Key Facts
- Al Green is a Democratic Representative from Texas who has repeatedly tried to impeach President Trump.
- Green failed to get enough votes in the House for his latest impeachment attempt.
- 23 Democrats opposed Green's motion, 47 voted "present," and 140 Democrats voted against tabling the resolutions.
- 214 House Republicans voted to table the impeachment effort; six did not vote.
- President Trump was previously impeached twice; once in 2019 over issues with Ukraine, and again after the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
- Green expressed determination to continue impeachment efforts against Trump.
- Democrats filed impeachment articles against other cabinet members, not just Trump.
- House Democratic leaders expressed concerns about Trump's behavior, while Republicans considered the impeachment efforts a distraction.
