Al Green Vows to Force Another Vote to Impeach Trump ‘as Early as Next Week,’ but Democratic Leaders Voted ‘Present’ Last Time
Outgoing Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, went to the House floor Thursday and announced that he will once again force a vote on impeaching President Donald Trump, possibly as soon as next week.
“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to give notice that as early as next week I will call for a vote to impeach Donald John Trump, President of the United States of America,” Green said, according to a Grabien transcript. “Mr. Speaker, I do not take this lightly. It is something that I’ve given much thought to and it’s something that I must follow through with.”
A clip of the remarks posted by The Blaze drew more than 30,000 views within a few hours.
Green previewed the move in a Nov. 10 letter to Trump demanding that he resign or be impeached. “Mr. President, justice demands your accountability. Hence, you will be impeached or you will resign!” he wrote, accusing Trump of “condoning, supporting, inciting, and managing unjustified killings” by federal immigration agents.
Passing the Baton
Green leaves Congress in January, but at least nine incoming progressive Democrats are expected to carry on his impeachment effort, Fox News Digital reported, including Reps.-elect Melat Kiros of Colorado, Dan Koh of Massachusetts, Chris Rabb of Pennsylvania and Angela Gonzales-Torres of California.
“Impeachment is the only means for our future. We cannot deal with a president who engages in corruption,” Green told the outlet. “The end is to have the president removed from office.”
Democratic Leaders Have Kept Their Distance
Green’s last attempt died in September, when the House voted 232-147 to table his resolution over immigration enforcement, with 47 members voting “present,” House Clerk records show. House Democratic leaders did not whip the vote and announced they would vote present, CBS News reported.
Only 18 Democrats joined 213 Republicans in voting to table, while Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Whip Katherine Clark and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar were among the 46 Democrats voting present, Politico reported.
That tension will only grow once Democrats hold the majority. Even if a Democratic House impeached Trump, removal would require a two-thirds vote in the Senate, which has declined to convict him twice before, Fox News Digital noted.
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