The latest attempt to impeach President Donald Trump has crashed and burned faster than a progressive policy at a MAGA rally.
Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, launched a privileged resolution Wednesday night to force a vote on two articles of impeachment, only to see it decisively tabled by a coalition of 23 Democrats and House Republicans the following day, as reported by Fox News.
Green's latest stunt, marking his fifth attempt to oust Trump, crumbled with a final vote of 237 to 140, alongside 47 "present" votes from Democrats unwilling to take a stand. Even heavyweights like House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Minority Whip Katherine Clark, and Caucus Chairman Pete Aguilar opted for neutrality, exposing a party fractured on strategy.
Here’s the kicker: 23 Democrats crossed the aisle to join Republicans in killing Green’s measure, including notable names like Reps. Tom Suozzi, D-N.Y., and Jared Golden, D-Maine. Apparently, not everyone in the Democratic camp is ready to jump on the anti-Trump impeachment train—again.
Even more telling, 47 Democrats, including heavyweights like House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., Minority Whip Katherine Clark, D-Mass., and Democratic Caucus Chairman Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., voted "present," dodging the issue like it’s a hot potato at a policy debate. It’s a curious way to stand for principle, don’t you think?
Speaking of Jeffries and company, they released a joint statement saying, "Impeachment is a sacred constitutional vehicle designed to hold a corrupt executive accountable for abuse of power, breaking the law and violating the public trust." Well, that’s a noble sentiment, but sidestepping the vote with a "present" hardly screams accountability—more like political gymnastics.
Let’s not forget, Green isn’t new to this game; he’s filed impeachment articles against Trump multiple times over the past year. This latest effort included two charges of abuse of power, one alleging Trump called for the "execution" of six congressional Democrats over their supposed "seditious behavior."
Trump reportedly accused those Democrats of actions "punishable by death" after they urged military members to refuse illegal federal orders, prompting an FBI inquiry into their behavior. The second article claims Trump fostered a climate of political violence, endangering lawmakers and judges with threats and harsh rhetoric. It’s a serious charge, but without bipartisan support, it’s just noise.
Green’s antics aren’t without consequence—he was even ejected from Trump’s joint address to Congress in March for repeatedly interrupting the speech. That’s one way to make headlines, though not exactly the kind that wins hearts and minds for your cause.
Back to Jeffries, who’s been dodging impeachment questions like a seasoned politician all year. On Dec. 1, he remarked, "Republicans will never allow articles of impeachment to be brought to the floor of the House of Representatives." True enough, but isn’t that a convenient excuse to avoid taking a stand?
Jeffries added in that same statement, "So what's on the table is a meaningful investigation, which we can hope would be bipartisan." Hope is a lovely thing, but with Republicans holding the Senate majority, any impeachment push, even if it miraculously passed the House, would be dead on arrival.
Let’s be real: this whole episode feels less like a quest for justice and more like a partisan stunt doomed from the start. Green’s persistence is notable, but without the groundwork of investigations or broad support, it’s just a shout into the void.
Speaking of doomed, the GOP’s control of the Senate means that even a successful House vote would be swiftly dismissed. It’s a political reality check for anyone thinking this impeachment saga had legs.
At the end of the day, this vote shows a rare moment of unity—albeit a quiet one—between some Democrats and Republicans against what many see as a misguided progressive agenda. It’s not often you see such a coalition, even if half of it hid behind a "present" vote.
So, while Green may keep swinging, the House has made it clear: this impeachment bid is over before it even started. Perhaps it’s time to focus on issues that actually unite rather than divide—though, in today’s climate, that might be the biggest long shot of all.
