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House Votes Down Al Green Impeachment Resolution 232-147

By Drooid · Sep 27, 2026, 10:29 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Rep. Steve Cohen introduced a 26-article impeachment resolution against President Donald Trump on September 24, 2026.
House leaders downplayed impeachment, citing affordability concerns and warning it could damage moderate members in upcoming elections.
The House voted 232-147 to set aside Rep. Al Green’s impeachment resolution, with 47 Democrats present.
Progressive Rep. Madeleine Dean and Rep. Sara Jacobs called President Donald Trump’s April Iran threat high crimes and urged impeachment.

History

Historical Context

After the September 1998 Starr Report, the House authorized an impeachment inquiry on Oct 8, 1998 and on Dec 19 approved two articles—perjury and obstruction of justice—against President Bill Clinton. The Senate trial (Jan-Feb 1999) fell short of the two-thirds threshold, voting 45-55 and 50-50. Clinton became the second U.S. president, after Andrew Johnson, to face impeachment, a precedent that still shapes modern partisan attempts.

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Story summary

Rep. Steve Cohen introduced a 26-article impeachment resolution against President Donald Trump on September 24, 2026.
House leaders downplayed impeachment, citing affordability concerns and warning it could damage moderate members in upcoming elections.
The House voted 232-147 to set aside Rep. Al Green’s impeachment resolution, with 47 Democrats present.
Progressive Rep. Madeleine Dean and Rep. Sara Jacobs called President Donald Trump’s April Iran threat high crimes and urged impeachment.

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