A renewed attempt by Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) to impeach President Donald Trump failed on Thursday after the House voted to table his privileged resolution. The move effectively stopped consideration of two impeachment articles Green introduced, which forced the chamber to act within two legislative days. Republicans unified to halt the effort, and they were joined by 23 Democrats, while an additional 47 Democrats—including party leaders Hakeem Jeffries, Katherine Clark, and Pete Aguilar—voted “present.” Democratic leaders said impeachment requires extensive investigation and public consensus, none of which had occurred.
Green’s articles accused Trump of abuse of power. The first allegation stemmed from Trump’s claim that six Democratic lawmakers engaged in “seditious behavior” punishable by death after they released a video urging military personnel to reject unlawful orders. Green characterized Trump’s response as a call for their execution. The second charge argued that Trump fostered a political climate that encouraged threats against lawmakers and judges. Conservative critics, however, dismissed these claims as politically motivated, noting that Green has repeatedly introduced impeachment measures.
The final vote was 237–140, with bipartisan support for tabling the resolution. Despite widespread Democratic criticism of Trump, party leaders made clear they did not support a symbolic impeachment push at this time.