# 18 Democrats voted to block Trump impeachment effort

> Al Green's long-shot impeachment bid failed after Democrats split on whether to advance the resolution against Trump.
- Title: 18 Democrats voted to block Trump impeachment effort
- Summary: Al Green's long-shot impeachment bid failed after Democrats split on whether to advance the resolution against Trump. Democratic leadership refused to…
- Keywords: donald trump, al green, impeachment, house democrats, hakeem jeffries, katherine clark, pete aguilar, immigration enforcement, ice, cbp, midterm elections, congress
- Source: Newsweek — https://newsweek.com/list-of-democrats-who-voted-to-stop-trump-impeachment-effort-12447939
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- Topics: donald trump, al green, impeachment, house democrats, hakeem jeffries, katherine clark, pete aguilar, immigration enforcement, ice, cbp, midterm elections, congress
## House blocks Trump impeachment bid
Al Green's impeachment resolution failed after 18 Democrats joined 213 Republicans to table it. Another 46 Democrats, including party leaders, voted present.
## Democratic leaders refuse to endorse
Jeffries, Clark and Aguilar said impeachment requires comprehensive investigation. They argued none of that serious work has been done.

> Impeachment is a sacred constitutional vehicle designed to hold a corrupt executive accountable for abuse of power, breaking the law and violating the public trust.
## Green's charges against Trump
The Texas Democrat accused Trump of abusing power through immigration crackdowns that terrorized communities. He cited ICE and CBP operating without accountability.
## 18 Democrats voted to table
The group included Jared Moskowitz, Tom Suozzi, and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez. They joined Republicans to block the resolution from advancing.
## 46 Democrats voted present
Party leaders Jeffries, Clark and Aguilar led the present votes. Nancy Pelosi, Maxine Waters and Ted Lieu also chose this option.
## Shift from June impeachment vote
In June 2025, 128 Democrats voted to table Green's impeachment effort. The smaller number this time may reflect midterm calculations.
## Midterm strategy drives decisions
Democrats want to focus on affordability and inflation concerns rather than impeachment. Leaders pledged to make life more affordable for everyday Americans.
## Resolution cited four deaths
Green's article named Renée Good, Alex Pretti, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero. He alleged ICE and CBP actions contributed to their deaths.
## Democrats explain present votes
Jennifer McClellan said Congress hasn't established the necessary record. Derek Tran warned Republicans would make a mockery of the process before midterms.

> The American people deserve clarity and stability from Washington, not more pointless political games.
## Republicans call it a stunt
Russell Fry described the resolution as a Democrat stunt and took credit for blocking it. He called the failure another win for the American people.
## Key takeaway

Democratic leadership refused to endorse impeachment without a comprehensive investigation, signaling midterm strategy over immediate action.