House Votes 344-79 to Block Trump Iran Impeachment Resolution

The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly voted 344-79 to table an impeachment resolution introduced by Rep. Al Green, which accused President Donald Trump of abusing presidential powers through unauthorized military strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. Despite Green's claim that Trump's actions violated the War Powers Clause by initiating a de facto war without congressional approval, a majority of House Democrats, including Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, joined Republicans to reject the resolution. The vote reflects significant bipartisan reluctance to pursue impeachment related to the strikes, even as some progressive Democrats like Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez supported the effort. Green emphasized that the president's unilateral military action undermined American democracy and the constitutional separation of powers. Critics have questioned the legality and constitutionality of the strikes, leading to a bipartisan War Powers Resolution aimed at requiring congressional approval for future military actions. The failure of the impeachment bid highlights the limited appetite in Congress for further punitive measures against President Trump over this issue.