Democrat Al Green on Tuesday issued a warning he will force a House floor vote next week on President Trump’s impeachment, creating a new dilemma for his party’s leaders, The Hill reports. Green stated that he would submit an impeachment resolution next week while criticizing Trump’s attacks on NFL players who have kneeled during the national anthem to protest police brutality.
Due to the fact that the resolution is considered privileged according to the House rules, it would automatically require an action on the House floor within two days. While House Republicans would presumably reject the resolution, Green could still force a procedural vote that would put his colleagues on the spot on impeachment.
“I rise to say to the world that this is not what America is all about,” Green said during a House floor speech on Tuesday as he condemned Trump’s attacks on athletes.
“I will stand here in the well of the Congress, and I will call for the impeachment of the president of the United States of America,” he said.
Impeachment proceedings have traditionally started in the House Judiciary Committee, which is set to hold hearings and vote on articles to remove a president before sending them to the full chamber for consideration.
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