A renewed effort to impeach President Donald Trump collapsed Thursday after a bipartisan majority in the House voted to block the measure. Nearly two dozen Democrats joined Republicans in tabling the impeachment resolution, effectively ending the attempt before it could advance.
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The effort was launched by Rep. Al Green of Texas, who introduced two articles of impeachment late Wednesday using a privileged resolution that forces quick House consideration. Republicans swiftly moved to table the resolution on Thursday, and the motion passed with bipartisan backing. The final vote was 237–140, with 47 members voting “present.”
Democratic leadership declined to support the impeachment push, with Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Minority Whip Katherine Clark, and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar all voting “present.” In a joint statement, they argued that impeachment is a serious constitutional process requiring extensive investigation, hearings, and fact-finding — steps they said had not been taken in this case.
In total, 23 Democrats voted alongside Republicans to set aside the resolution, including several moderates from swing districts. Many others opted to vote “present,” signaling opposition to the timing or substance of the effort without directly siding with Republicans.
Green has repeatedly introduced impeachment articles against Trump over the past year. His latest filing accused the president of abuse of power related to comments about Democratic lawmakers and of fostering a hostile political climate toward judges and officials. Despite strong criticism of Trump from many Democrats, the vote made clear that there is little appetite in the House for another impeachment effort at this time.[/read]