Articles of Impeachment of Trump presented to Congress - 3rd time the charm
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Democratic lawmaker introduces articles of impeachment against Trump
By Jeremy Herb and Ashley Killough, CNN
Updated 7:53 PM ET, Tue July 16, 2019
(CNN)Democratic Rep. Al Green of Texas on Tuesday introduced his articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, which will force the House to take up the measure later this week.
Green's resolution is unlikely to lead to an actual vote on impeachment in the House, but he can force the chamber to act on it under House rules within two legislative days, creating a dilemma for House Democratic leaders and the moderate Democrats who have largely tried to avoid the issue of impeachment.
While Green said Tuesday that he wants an up-or-down vote on articles of impeachment, the House has several options to dispose of his effort, though they each have drawbacks. The House could vote to table, or kill, the resolution, but that would in effect put lawmakers on the record about impeachment.
The House could also vote to refer the resolution to the Judiciary Committee, but Republicans would likely oppose that vote, forcing Democrats to vote in favor of the referral in order to move the resolution off the floor.
House leaders weren't saying how they would handle the resolution on Tuesday before Green formally introduced it.
"That will be up to our leadership team to decide," House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said when asked about Green's push for a vote.
"We haven't really discussed how to dispose of it," said Majority Leader Steny Hoyer. "I'm not gonna try to discourage him, you know, he has to do what he thinks is right."
Green has previously introduced privileged resolutions forcing a floor vote on impeachment in December 2017 and January 2018. In both cases, the Republican-led House decided to table the measure, voting 354-58 and 355-66, respectively.
But this is the first time Green has forced a vote with Democrats controlling the House.
Democrats said Tuesday that they understood Green's steadfast beliefs that the impeachment resolution was necessary, but they questioned the timing of his move: a week before special counsel Robert Mueller testifies and at a time that the caucus reminds divided on the question of impeachment.
"I cannot control what another member does. It looks like that's going to happen. We will just have to deal with that," said Illinois Rep. Cheri Bustos, the head of the House Democratic campaign arm.
"Look, if he brings it, I'm going to vote for it. Do I think that's the most strategic thing right now, without a game plan? Who knows," said Rep. Cedric Richmond, a Louisiana Democrat.
Green said he informed Democratic leadership that he planned to introduce his resolution Tuesday, adding that he understood that it could be a tough vote for his colleagues but that still would not deter him.
"I believe if we don't do this, the President will only intensify his ugly behavior," Green said. "It just seemed to me that we should bring these articles before the House of Representatives so that we could not only condemn him, but impeach him so that he will understand that there are some boundaries."
While much of the impeachment debate in the Democratic caucus is focused on what Mueller found in his investigation, Green said he left that out of the resolution he introduced this week.
Green referenced the President's racist tweets this past weekend targeting four Democratic congresswomen of color, which were condemned by the House in a vote Tuesday moments before Green introduced his impeachment resolution. Green also said he was citing Trump's past comments and actions on race and immigration that included calling asylum speakers "invaders" and saying there were "very fine people on both sides" after the 2017 white nationalist protests in Charlottesville, Virginia.....
Democratic lawmaker introduces articles of impeachment against Trump
By Jeremy Herb and Ashley Killough, CNN
Updated 7:53 PM ET, Tue July 16, 2019
(CNN)Democratic Rep. Al Green of Texas on Tuesday introduced his articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, which will force the House to take up the measure later this week.
Green's resolution is unlikely to lead to an actual vote on impeachment in the House, but he can force the chamber to act on it under House rules within two legislative days, creating a dilemma for House Democratic leaders and the moderate Democrats who have largely tried to avoid the issue of impeachment.
While Green said Tuesday that he wants an up-or-down vote on articles of impeachment, the House has several options to dispose of his effort, though they each have drawbacks. The House could vote to table, or kill, the resolution, but that would in effect put lawmakers on the record about impeachment.
The House could also vote to refer the resolution to the Judiciary Committee, but Republicans would likely oppose that vote, forcing Democrats to vote in favor of the referral in order to move the resolution off the floor.
House leaders weren't saying how they would handle the resolution on Tuesday before Green formally introduced it.
"That will be up to our leadership team to decide," House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said when asked about Green's push for a vote.
"We haven't really discussed how to dispose of it," said Majority Leader Steny Hoyer. "I'm not gonna try to discourage him, you know, he has to do what he thinks is right."
Green has previously introduced privileged resolutions forcing a floor vote on impeachment in December 2017 and January 2018. In both cases, the Republican-led House decided to table the measure, voting 354-58 and 355-66, respectively.
But this is the first time Green has forced a vote with Democrats controlling the House.
Democrats said Tuesday that they understood Green's steadfast beliefs that the impeachment resolution was necessary, but they questioned the timing of his move: a week before special counsel Robert Mueller testifies and at a time that the caucus reminds divided on the question of impeachment.
"I cannot control what another member does. It looks like that's going to happen. We will just have to deal with that," said Illinois Rep. Cheri Bustos, the head of the House Democratic campaign arm.
"Look, if he brings it, I'm going to vote for it. Do I think that's the most strategic thing right now, without a game plan? Who knows," said Rep. Cedric Richmond, a Louisiana Democrat.
Green said he informed Democratic leadership that he planned to introduce his resolution Tuesday, adding that he understood that it could be a tough vote for his colleagues but that still would not deter him.
"I believe if we don't do this, the President will only intensify his ugly behavior," Green said. "It just seemed to me that we should bring these articles before the House of Representatives so that we could not only condemn him, but impeach him so that he will understand that there are some boundaries."
While much of the impeachment debate in the Democratic caucus is focused on what Mueller found in his investigation, Green said he left that out of the resolution he introduced this week.
Green referenced the President's racist tweets this past weekend targeting four Democratic congresswomen of color, which were condemned by the House in a vote Tuesday moments before Green introduced his impeachment resolution. Green also said he was citing Trump's past comments and actions on race and immigration that included calling asylum speakers "invaders" and saying there were "very fine people on both sides" after the 2017 white nationalist protests in Charlottesville, Virginia.....
Comments (58)
Some just turn a blind eye.
L - Yes, and now it is here, for those who want to discuss that topic.
That we'll know alot more in 12 months!
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looks like impeachment is a dead duck , somebody should hand over his 100 yanky dollar
Just a mere 12 months 'til the Repubs renominate The Don at their National Convention & the Dems decide on to whom The Don will mete out an áss kicking.
I'm guessing they'll go with Ol' Joe Biden rather than hang a loss on any young up & comer...like the Repubs did with Romney in '12.
Ol' Joe's campaign slogan -
OUR Old White Guy is older'n YOUR Old White Guy!
My...how time flies.
Some die-hard Hildebeest supporters are lining up behind Mrs. Obama.
They figure even if she wins, Hildy could STILL be the 1st woman Prez.
However, after Mueller testifies it will be brought up again, and THEN it is much more likely to pass.
Uh-huh
Death of a party by one-upmanship for identity politics victim points...
Some saw it coming before others.
Their primary promises to be a circular firing squad fiasco of who's the purest Comm'nust with the most victim points
AND...
They're still trying to do damage control over Hildebeest's Deplorables remark that told the blue collar base who'd brought 'em to the dance for over a century EXACTLY how current elitist prlck Dems view 'em
It's still early, of course.
Much can & will happen.
But as of now - Repub strategerists must be feeling quite optimistic 'bout '20.
"Deplorables" is the gift that keeps on giving...
Got The Don elected.
Inspired a worldwide shift towards nationalism.
Almost forces Dems to go with Ol' Joe Biden in '20 just to try (vainly, I suspect) to convince blue collar folks they're not held in the contempt Hildy so frankly & eloquently displayed.
The worst self-inflicted political gaffe EVER!!
BTW - The same condescending contempt has been exhibited right here on certain blogs.
GREAT JOB, Y'ALL You're swelling the ranks of Les Deplorablés!!
Read just a few of the comments on the Les Deplorablés vid.
DAYUM!!
You are correct, sir
I don't understand the words but the French soloist absolutely KILLS it!!
Back in '64 she was an original Goldwater Girl
Barry must be looking down & beaming with pride at what His Girl went on to accomplish
Some have wondered if, in her heart of hearts, Hildy has ever been anything other than a Goldwater Girl
GOLDWATER girl.
I'm losing the plot here.
Step 1: House votes to impeach.
Step 2: Senate votes not to convict.
Step 3: Then what? Surely you don't imagine this will lower T-Rump's standing among his core bigots in 2020. Their numbers were grossly underestimated in 2016.
Saddle the boy a pony
However, after Mueller testifies, and the public is educated about Trump's crimes, they may vote again. Can you get that through your thick skulls ?
Honestly, this is WHY it is necessary to have Mueller testify before Congress.
So, that the people, who have not actually read the very long report, and have been misled by those who don't want Trump to be impeached, can become educated about the facts of Trump's crimes. After a larger percentage of the population understand and get behind impeachment, THEN Congress will vote to impeach. There are lots of valid reasons to impeach Trump, other than the crimes gone over in the Mueller report. But, unless the public is behind impeachment, Congress doesn't want to risk going against the desires of the voters.
I also won't hold my breath waiting for apologies for your (collectively) behaviors after Trump is impeached.
He won't be impeached, and he'll serve the next term as well
I say, that only time will tell. My bet is on impeachment. He deserves it.
Don't let the wolf, or the wow-man
Impede you from the Impeachment.
No pressure...it's all up to you..
Your flagship information disservice [ CNN..] just hit a new low...
More people own pet chickens than watch CNN...& that's the truuf.