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House Democrats Join Republicans to Shelve Trump Impeachment Bid Ahead of Midterms
politics27 days ago

House Democrats Join Republicans to Shelve Trump Impeachment Bid Ahead of Midterms

On September 15, 2026, the House voted 232-147 to table an impeachment resolution against President Donald Trump, effectively killing the measure. The vote was driven by a split in the Democratic caucus: 18 members voted to table the resolution alongside Republicans, while 46 voted 'present' following leadership guidance. Approximately 150 Democrats voted to advance the measure. The resolution, introduced by Rep. Al Green (D-Texas), cited the administration's handling of immigration enforcement and the deaths of two U.S. citizens. Democratic leaders argued that the necessary investigative groundwork had not been completed, prioritizing economic messaging for the upcoming November midterms. Green, who lost his primary in May, criticized the leadership for protecting the president, while Republican leaders condemned the Democratic attempt as obstructionist.

via Fox News|
#al-green#donald-trump#house-democrats
House tables Trump impeachment bid as Democrats prioritize midterm strategy
politics27 days ago

House tables Trump impeachment bid as Democrats prioritize midterm strategy

The US House voted 232-147 to table an impeachment resolution against President Donald Trump, with dozens of Democrats joining Republicans in the vote. The measure, introduced by Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) without party leadership support, cited immigration enforcement actions. Democratic leaders argued that insufficient investigative work had been done to justify the move, prioritizing midterm election strategy over immediate action.

via The Washington Post|
#al-green#immigration-policy#impeachment
politics28 days ago

House Democrats help table Trump impeachment bid as Massie targets Hegseth

House Democrats largely voted to table Rep. Al Green’s impeachment resolution against President Trump, with 18 members voting to table and 46 voting 'present,' while 18 Republicans rebelled. Simultaneously, Rep. Thomas Massie introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, marking the first intra-party attempt to oust a Cabinet member. The House also delayed scheduled votes to accommodate Massie’s floor speech.

via Politico|
#al-green#congress#impeachment
Green's Rogue Impeachment Push Fractures House Democrats Ahead of Midterms
politics-and-policy28 days ago

Green's Rogue Impeachment Push Fractures House Democrats Ahead of Midterms

Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) is forcing a House vote to impeach President Trump by September 17, citing the deaths of four individuals by federal immigration officers. This move has sparked intense backlash from Democratic colleagues who view it as a strategic distraction ahead of the November midterms. While Green argues the action is necessary for accountability, party leadership and many lawmakers fear it will boost Trump's approval ratings and derail the party's focus on affordability and AI. The forced vote highlights deep internal divisions within the Democratic caucus regarding the timing and utility of impeachment efforts.

via Axios|
#al-green#house-democrats#immigration-protests
Freshman Democrat topples veteran in redistricting-driven Texas runoff
politics4 months ago

Freshman Democrat topples veteran in redistricting-driven Texas runoff

Freshman Democrat Christian Menefee defeated veteran Al Green in a Houston-area Democratic primary runoff for a district created last year by a Republican-led redistricting, signaling a generational shift as Green’s long record and anti-Trump stance faced a challenger’s bid. Outside groups backed by the cryptocurrency industry spent heavily to unseat Green, arguing the maps diluted political power, while Menefee praised Green’s legacy and framed the win as a stand against the redistricting process.

via PBS|
#al-green#christian-menefee#politics
Menefee edges Green in Houston’s redrawn 18th, signaling a new era in Congress
politics4 months ago

Menefee edges Green in Houston’s redrawn 18th, signaling a new era in Congress

Christian Menefee defeated incumbent Al Green in the Democratic runoff for Houston's newly redrawn 18th Congressional District, winning about 68.6% to 31.4% and ending Green's two-decade tenure; Menefee, who had already secured a special election win, will face Republican Ronald Whitfield in November to hold the seat beginning in 2027.

via Axios|
#al-green#christian-menefee#democratic-runoff
Menefee edges Green in Texas 18 runoff, eyes November showdown
politics4 months ago

Menefee edges Green in Texas 18 runoff, eyes November showdown

U.S. Rep. Christian Menefee defeated U.S. Rep. Al Green in the Democratic primary runoff for Texas’ newly redrawn 18th District, winning about 70% of the vote in Harris County as Fort Bend voting delays briefly slowed the process. Menefee, who won a January special election to fill the seat, will face Republican Ronald Whitfield in November, a result seen as a potential Democratic bellwether amid ongoing redistricting.

via Houston Public Media|
#al-green#christian-menefee#democratic-primary-runoff
Houston incumbents Green and Menefee head to runoff in 18th District
congress-politics7 months ago

Houston incumbents Green and Menefee head to runoff in 18th District

U.S. Reps. Al Green and Christian Menefee are headed to a May Democratic primary runoff in Houston’s 18th District, the fourth election in seven months after Republican redistricting created an incumbent-on-incumbent race. Green, a long-time figure drawn into the new district, and Menefee, a newly seated congressman who finished first but did not achieve an outright win, will again face off; turnout is expected to be low, with Green leading in Fort Bend County and Menefee performing better in Harris County as the race underscores disputes over redistricting and district alignment.

via The Texas Tribune|
#al-green#christian-menefee#congress-politics
Houston’s 18th District Dems on Pace for Runoff as Menefee Leads Green
politics7 months ago

Houston’s 18th District Dems on Pace for Runoff as Menefee Leads Green

With 87% of votes counted, Democrat Christian Menefee leads incumbent Al Green 46% to 44% in Houston’s 18th District, meaning no candidate hit 50% and a runoff is likely. The race highlights a generational divide within the party, as Menefee is 37 and Green is 79. GOP Ronald Whitfield won the Republican primary as results continue to be tallied.

via Axios|
#18th-congressional-district#al-green#democratic-primary
GOP Split Over Censure Push After Green’s Trump Speech Protest
politics7 months ago

GOP Split Over Censure Push After Green’s Trump Speech Protest

Republicans are divided on censuring Rep. Al Green for his State of the Union protest after he held a sign reading 'BLACK PEOPLE AREN'T APES!' and was escorted out; Rep. Michael Rulli introduced a censure resolution, but House Speaker Mike Johnson questioned whether the punishment is appropriate or should become routine. The debate risks fueling a tit-for-tat cycle with Democrats, and some Republicans support raising the threshold to 60% to keep censures rare amid ongoing concerns about the punishment’s effectiveness and politics.

via Axios|
#al-green#censure#mike-johnson
Al Green Ejected From Trump SOTU Protest Over Obama-Ape Video
politics7 months ago

Al Green Ejected From Trump SOTU Protest Over Obama-Ape Video

During Donald Trump’s State of the Union address, Texas Rep. Al Green was escorted out after holding a sign reading “Black People Aren’t Apes!” in protest of a racist AI video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama that Trump had posted; House Republicans tried to shield the moment as security led Green from the chamber. Green said he would protest again to denounce the behavior, while the White House later removed the clip and Trump declined to apologize.

via Deadline|
#al-green#donald-trump#politics
politics1 year ago

House Democrats Shift Focus with Key Leadership Changes and Controversies

Most House Democrats voted to table Rep. Al Green's impeachment measure against Trump over Iran strikes, with only a few supporting its continuation, reflecting cautiousness within the caucus about pursuing new impeachments. The article also covers legislative maneuvers on a GOP tax bill, delays in congressional briefings on Middle East tensions, and internal party leadership changes, highlighting ongoing political and legislative battles in Congress.

via Politico|
#al-green#congress#house-democrats