House votes 237–140 to table Green impeachment bid; 47 Democrats vote ‘present’
The House voted 237–140 to table Rep. Al Green’s impeachment resolution after Majority Leader Steve Scalise formally introduced the motion, with 23 Democrats joining Republicans to kill the measure and all 47 “present” votes cast by Democrats (including leaders Hakeem Jeffries, Katherine Clark and Pete Aguilar, who said they were withholding yea or nay absent an investigation). Green’s second bid this year accused former President Trump of comments and conduct — including a “punishable by death” remark about six Democrats, alleged threats against judges, and a social‑media video tied to threats of executing lawmakers who refuse illegal orders — and drew mixed reactions from colleagues such as Rep. James Walkinshaw, Rep. Ted Lieu and Rep. Mario Díaz‑Balart.
📌 Key Facts
- The House voted 237–140 to table Rep. Al Green’s impeachment resolution, effectively killing the measure.
- Twenty‑three Democrats joined Republicans to support tabling, and all 47 members who voted 'present' were Democrats.
- House Democratic leaders Hakeem Jeffries, Katherine Clark and Pete Aguilar voted 'present' and issued a joint statement calling impeachment a 'sacred constitutional vehicle' and explaining they voted present because there has been no investigation under the GOP majority.
- Axios reported several Democrats switched from 'yes' to 'present' just before the vote closed; Rep. James Walkinshaw said he voted 'present' because impeachment should follow investigation and Democrats should aim to defeat Trump at the ballot box in 2026.
- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise formally introduced the motion to table Rep. Green’s resolution.
- Green’s resolution alleged two abuse‑of‑power counts, including that Trump made a 'punishable by death' comment about six Democrats and that he fostered a climate of threats against judges; ABC News also reported Green accused Trump of 'threatening Democratic lawmakers with execution' tied to a social‑media video about refusing illegal orders.
- This was Green’s second impeachment attempt this year; in June’s earlier effort, 128 Democrats voted to table and 79 supported Green, underscoring a shift in Democratic approaches to impeachment.
- Reactions included criticism from Rep. Mario Díaz‑Balart, who said Democrats lack an agenda, and comments from Rep. Ted Lieu noting a 'diversity of views' in the Democratic caucus and stressing the gravity of impeachment.
📊 Relevant Data
In the 2024 presidential election, Donald Trump received 13% of the Black vote and lost the Hispanic vote by only 3 points, indicating a shift toward a more racially diverse coalition compared to previous elections. Black voters comprise 11% of the electorate, while White voters comprise 71%.
2. Voting patterns in the 2024 election — Pew Research Center
The US Capitol Police investigated 9,474 threats against members of Congress in 2024, marking a surge and return to levels not seen since the year after the January 6 attack.
A poll found that a plurality of voters in swing districts (49%) support impeaching Trump in 2025, compared to 44% who oppose, amid his second term.
New poll reveals Trump presidency effectively over by next year — Irish Star
In a 2025 poll, a majority of US voters support a third impeachment of Donald Trump, with support including 1 in 5 Republican voters.
Poll: Democrats Pledging to Impeach Trump Could Help Their 2026 Midterm Chances — Truthout
📰 Sources (4)
- Confirms that all 47 'present' votes were cast by Democrats, not just 'members' generally.
- Includes direct quotes from House Democratic leaders’ statement calling impeachment a 'sacred constitutional vehicle' and explaining their 'present' votes due to lack of investigation under the GOP majority.
- Details Rep. Al Green’s latest impeachment basis: alleging Trump 'threatened Democratic lawmakers with execution' tied to a social media video about refusing illegal orders.
- Adds reactions from Rep. Mario Díaz-Balart criticizing Democrats for lacking an agenda and from Rep. Ted Lieu noting 'a diversity of views' in the caucus and emphasizing the gravity of impeachment.
- Notes this is Green’s second impeachment attempt this year and contrasts it with his June resolution alleging Trump bypassed Congress toward war with Iran.
- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise formally introduced the motion to table Rep. Al Green’s impeachment resolution.
- Axios reports several Democrats switched from 'yes' to 'present' votes just before the vote closed.
- Rep. James Walkinshaw (D‑Va.) explained his 'present' vote, saying impeachment should follow investigation and that Democrats must defeat Trump at the ballot box in 2026.
- Contextual comparison to June: in a prior Green attempt, 128 Democrats voted to table and 79 sided with him, underscoring a shift in Democratic approaches to impeachment.
- House voted 237–140 to table Rep. Al Green’s impeachment resolution, effectively killing it.
- Twenty‑three Democrats joined Republicans to table; 47 members voted 'present.'
- Democratic leaders Hakeem Jeffries, Katherine Clark, and Pete Aguilar voted 'present' and issued a joint statement explaining their position.
- Article details: Green’s two abuse‑of‑power counts included Trump’s 'punishable by death' comment about six Democrats and allegations he fostered a climate of threats against judges.