WASHINGTON — The House of Representatives decisively shut down Rep. Al Green’s (D-Texas) latest attempt to impeach President Donald Trump on Tuesday, with a bipartisan 344-79 vote to table the resolution. The move comes amid heightened tensions following Trump’s military strikes against Iran.
Key Developments
- Procedural Block: The House used a tabling motion to kill the measure without direct impeachment vote
- Democratic Divisions: 128 Democrats joined Republicans vs. 79 progressive holdouts
- Trump’s Response: Mocked impeachment efforts on Truth Social, daring Democrats to proceed
- Leadership Caution: Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) avoided direct endorsement of impeachment
The Impeachment Effort: By the Numbers
| Vote Breakdown | Count |
|---|---|
| To Table (Kill Resolution) | 344 |
| Against Tabling (Pro-Impeachment) | 79 |
| Democrats Supporting Impeachment | 79 |
| Democrats Opposing Impeachment | 128 |
Why It Failed
- Bipartisan Resistance
- Both GOP and most Democrats saw move as politically toxic
- Follows two previous Trump impeachments (2019, 2021)
- Progressive Isolation
- Green, AOC-led faction lacked mainstream Democratic support
- Jeffries emphasized War Powers Resolution as alternative check
- Timing Challenges
- Comes during sensitive Iran crisis management
- 2024 election cycle already underway
What They Said
Rep. Al Green (D-Texas):
“No president has the right to drag this nation into war without Congressional authorization… This is about preventing authoritarianism.”
President Trump (Truth Social):
“Go ahead and try Impeaching me… Make my day!”
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.):
“We must first demand the administration justify its actions to Congress… Then we’ll see where we’re at.”
What’s Next
- War Powers Debate: Democrats may force vote to limit Trump’s military authority
- 2024 Shadow: Failed impeachment bid could energize both progressive and MAGA bases
- Iran Fallout: Continued scrutiny of strikes’ constitutional justification
The lopsided vote signals most lawmakers view impeachment as a spent force after Trump’s two prior acquittals, even as progressives keep constitutional checks in the conversation.