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64 House Democrats help Republicans kill Trump impeachment effort
Fox News • • nation
Key Points:
- Dozens of House Democrats voted alongside Republicans to table a resolution to impeach President Donald Trump over the killing of two U.S. citizens by federal immigration officials, with the vote ending 232 to 147 in favor of tabling.
- Rep. Al Green, who introduced the impeachment resolution, criticized Democratic leaders for not advancing impeachment efforts, arguing that waiting is not an option under the Constitution.
- House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and other senior Democrats voted "present," avoiding a direct stance and emphasizing that impeachment requires a thorough investigative process that has not yet occurred.
- Republicans, including House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, accused Democrats of focusing on political chaos rather than addressing everyday issues, while Democrats sought to balance appeasing their anti-Trump base with appealing to moderates ahead of the November midterms.
- This vote highlights divisions within House Democrats, as nearly 150 voted to move forward with impeachment while others sought to avoid further political conflict.
