The House rejected a resolution put forth by Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) on June 24 to impeach President Donald Trump over the U.S. strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities.
The motion to table the resolution passed 344–79.
The resolution accused Trump of bypassing Congress in launching the strikes on the Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan nuclear sites.
In a speech on the House floor, Green said this action falls under the categories of “high crimes and misdemeanors.”
“President Trump failed to seek prior congressionally mandated authorization for the use of military force,” he said. “Congressional leaders were not appropriately briefed or notified of the attack plans, despite foreign leaders being given advanced notice of the U.S. military action.”...
