US EditionHouse torpedoes Rep. Al Green’s effort to impeach Trump over Iran strikes
- On Tuesday, the U.S. House decisively voted 344-79 to dismiss a resolution put forward by Rep. Al Green to impeach President Trump for launching military actions against Iranian nuclear facilities without congressional consent.
- The impeachment effort followed U.S. military strikes against Iran without congressional approval and accused Trump of disregarding separation of powers and abusing executive authority.
- The resolution was a five-page privileged motion filed hastily, with bipartisan resistance including 128 Democrats joining Republicans to block the measure.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed opposition to the proposal, arguing that pursuing a War Powers resolution at this moment was neither suitable nor necessary, and underscored the constitutional requirement for the President to seek congressional approval before engaging in military actions.
- Tabling the resolution prevented further consideration, reflecting broad reluctance in Congress to pursue impeachment amid rising Middle East tensions and a fragile ceasefire.
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House shelves Houston Congressman Al Green’s effort to impeach Trump over Iran strikes
Green, who had filed earlier articles of impeachment against the president this year, has been a consistent voice speaking out against Trump's actions, which he warns are causing the U.S. to slide toward authoritarianism.
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Trump Iran Impeachment Vote Crushed in House - American Faith
The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday decisively rejected an impeachment resolution introduced by Rep. Al Green (D-TX) targeting President Donald Trump over his recent airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. The resolution was defeated in a 344-79 vote, with 128 Democrats joining all 216 Republicans in voting to table the measure. Green’s resolution accused Trump of abusing presidential power by ordering military action without congress…
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