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    Democrat Pushes Vote On Trump Impeachment. It Didn't Succeed

    Rep. Al Green forced a vote Wednesday on the controversial measure. It failed overwhelmingly and went against party leaders' wishes, as Democrats struggle to deal with an issue that animates its base.
    by Scott Detrow Dec 06, 2017 4 minutes
    Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, introduced a resolution to impeach President Trump, but Democratic leaders joined the vote to table the motion.

    Texas Democrat Al Green forced a House vote on the impeachment of President Trump on Wednesday, but a broad bipartisan majority voted down the effort.

    Green introduced two articles of impeachment against Trump. The articles did not include any charges related to Justice Department special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation, which has led to criminal charges against four Trump aides.

    Instead, Green's impeachment articles focused on divisive statements and actions Trump has taken, including his defense of racist protests and violence in Charlottesville, Va.; derisive comments about National Football League national anthem protests; and recent retweets of videos posted by a far-right nationalist British group, among other things.

    Trump, Green said on the House floor on Wednesday afternoon, has "undermined the integrity of his office, and

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