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House Rejects Second Impeachment Attempt Against Trump

12/13/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The House voted 237-140 to table a resolution to impeach U.S. President Donald Trump, introduced by Democratic Representative Al Green.
This was the second failed impeachment attempt this year, with 23 Democrats joining Republicans in voting against it.
Many Democrats remain hesitant to pursue impeachment due to political risk in the Republican-led House.

History

Historical Context

In 1868, President Andrew Johnson became the first U.S. president to be impeached, with the House voting 126-47 amid tensions following the Civil War. His impeachment stemmed from violating the Tenure of Office Act by attempting to remove Secretary of War Edwin Stanton. This event highlighted the complexities of presidential accountability and the political divisions within Congress during Reconstruction.

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Story summary

The House voted 237-140 to table a resolution to impeach U.S. President Donald Trump, introduced by Democratic Representative Al Green.
This was the second failed impeachment attempt this year, with 23 Democrats joining Republicans in voting against it.
Many Democrats remain hesitant to pursue impeachment due to political risk in the Republican-led House.

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