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House votes to kill resolution to impeach Trump In this photo from Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017, Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, arrives for a Democratic Caucus meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington. Today, Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017, the liberal Democrat is pushing for a vote on impeaching President Donald Trump, an effort that's certain to lose and has drawn opposition even from many in his own party. The Associated Press Wednesday Dec 6, 2017 at 11:22 AM The vote Wednesday was 364-58. The Associated Press WASHINGTON — The House has overwhelmingly voted to kill a resolution from a Democratic lawmaker to impeach President Donald Trump. The vote Wednesday was 364-58. Democratic Rep. Al Green of Texas says Trump has associated his presidency with causes rooted in bigotry and racism. After his resolution was read, Republicans held a vote to table it. Democratic leaders announced beforehand they were opposed to Green's resolution. Green argued that Trump has committed a high misdeed and is unfit to be president and warrants impeachment, trial and removal from office. Lawmakers did not debate the merits of his resolution. The vast majority of Democrats joined with Republicans in voting to table it. Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi and Minority Whip Steny Hoyer tell Democrats: "Now is not the time to consider articles of impeachment."