- The House voted 344–79 to table Rep. Al Green’s impeachment resolution against Trump.
- Democratic leaders joined Republicans in blocking the measure, despite progressive support.
- Trump mocked the effort, while Democrats pressed for accountability through hearings.
In a bipartisan move, the House of Representatives voted 344–79 on Tuesday to table Rep. Al Green’s resolution to impeach President Donald Trump. The decision effectively halted the Texas Democrat’s attempt without forcing lawmakers to vote on the actual measure. Green’s effort was based on Trump’s recent military strikes on Iran, which he labeled an unauthorized act of war.
Democratic Leaders Side with Republicans
A majority of House Democrats joined with Republicans to block the impeachment bid, including all members of Democratic leadership—Hakeem Jeffries, Katherine Clark, and Pete Aguilar. Green, who has called for Trump’s impeachment before, accused the president of undermining democracy through unilateral military action and bypassing congressional authority.
Progressive Push Meets Political Reality
Some progressives like Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez backed Green’s call, urging action over what they described as Trump’s abuse of executive power. However, the move put Democratic leadership in a tight spot, with Jeffries deflecting calls for impeachment and instead emphasizing the need for Congress to evaluate the administration’s actions under the War Powers Resolution.
Trump Taunts Impeachment Effort
President Trump responded to the push with defiance, ridiculing progressive Democrats on Truth Social and daring them to proceed. He criticized their poll numbers and suggested they focus on their own political futures.
Meanwhile, House Democrats appear focused on pressing the administration to justify its military decisions before weighing further steps.
