The House voted on September 15, 2026, to table Rep. Al Green’s impeachment resolution against President Donald Trump. The measure accused Trump of abusing presidential power through his administration’s handling of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
The vote was 232–147, with 47 members voting present. It was a vote on whether to table Green’s resolution—not a direct vote to impeach Trump. The motion passed, halting the resolution from moving forward at that time.
Green’s claims that the agencies operated as “dangerous, unaccountable paramilitary police forces” are allegations in his resolution. They are not court findings that Trump committed the alleged offenses. The White House and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) rejected the accusations.
What Green’s Resolution Alleged
Green, a Democrat from Texas, filed H.Res. 1486 on August 24. The resolution accused Trump of abusing presidential power by allowing ICE and CBP to operate without adequate accountability. It also alleged violations of constitutional protections involving free speech, searches, due process and equal protection.
The resolution named the deaths of Renée Good, Alex Pretti, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero. Green argued that the administration had failed to ensure accountability and had covered up unjustified killings. Those statements are claims made by Green; the resolution itself does not establish that the deaths were unlawful or that Trump directed a coverup.
The accusations also included claims that federal officers assaulted civilians and that the administration obstructed state and local investigations. These are serious allegations. Each requires evidence and investigation, and should be reported as allegations unless established by independent findings or court rulings.
How Members Voted
The House Clerk’s roll call lists 232 votes for the motion to table and 147 against it. Forty-seven lawmakers voted present, and seven did not vote.
The vote divided Democrats. The official tally shows 147 Democrats voted against tabling the resolution, 18 voted to table it, and 46 voted present. Among Republicans, 213 voted to table it, none voted against tabling, one voted present and four did not vote. One independent member voted to table the resolution.
A vote to table a measure means the House set it aside instead of continuing to consider it. In this case, the motion stopped Green’s resolution from advancing at that time. It did not determine whether the underlying allegations were true or false.
Why Some Democrats Voted Present
House Democratic leaders said impeachment requires a thorough investigative process, including reviewing documents, questioning witnesses and holding congressional hearings. They said that work had not been done for Green’s resolution and announced they would vote present on the motion to table.
That position was about the process and timing of impeachment. It did not amount to a court ruling on the conduct of ICE, CBP or the president. Other Democrats voted against tabling the resolution, signaling support for allowing it to proceed.
White House and DHS Rejected the Claims
The White House and DHS disputed Green’s allegations. In statements reported by Fox News, a White House spokeswoman defended federal immigration officers and criticized Green’s resolution. A DHS spokesperson called the allegations false and said officers are trained to use the minimum force necessary in dangerous situations.
Those responses present the administration’s position. They do not resolve the facts of each incident named in the resolution. Investigations and evidence related to each death or alleged agency violation must be assessed separately.
What the Constitution Says About Impeachment
The Constitution gives the House the sole power to impeach federal officials. If the House approves articles of impeachment by a simple majority, the Senate then holds a trial; convicting a president requires a two-thirds vote of senators present.
Green’s resolution did not reach that stage. The September 15 vote was only on the motion to table it. Since that motion passed, H.Res. 1486 did not advance to a full House impeachment vote or a Senate trial.
The debate over presidential power and immigration enforcement remains politically contested. Supporters of further scrutiny say Congress should investigate and follow the evidence. Opponents may argue that this resolution was not ready to proceed or that its allegations do not justify impeachment.
The confirmed outcome is that the House tabled Green’s resolution on September 15. Any future impeachment effort would require further action by Congress.
