House Democrats Vote to Table Impeachment Resolution Against Trump

<p>On September 15, 2026, a majority of House Democrats voted alongside Republicans to table an impeachment resolution against President Donald Trump. The resolution, introduced by Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, was prompted by the actions of federal immigration officials that resulted in the deaths of two U.S. citizens earlier in the year.</p><p>The House voted 232 to 147 to table the impeachment measure, a procedural move that avoids a direct vote on the resolution itself. Eighteen House Democrats joined Republicans in voting to table, while 46 voted 'present.' Nearly 150 members supported moving forward with the impeachment vote.</p><p>Democratic leaders have largely refrained from emphasizing impeachment as they focus on regaining control of Congress in the upcoming midterm elections. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., and his deputies opted to vote 'present,' which allowed Republicans to more easily dismiss the resolution.</p><p>In a statement, Jeffries noted that impeachment typically requires a thorough investigative process, including document collection, witness examination, and public organizing, which he claimed had not been conducted. He emphasized the Democratic Party's commitment to addressing everyday issues for Americans rather than pursuing political retribution.</p><p>Green criticized Jeffries and other Democrats for not supporting the impeachment effort, arguing that the Constitution does not allow for delays in addressing impeachable actions. He expressed concern that some lawmakers might be voting to protect the president rather than holding him accountable.</p><p>This incident marks a continuation of Green's efforts to impeach Trump, having previously forced a vote on the matter in June 2025, which also resulted in a majority of Democrats voting to table the resolution.</p>