WASHINGTON — The House has voted to block a Democratic lawmaker fromseeking to impeach the president.
Democratic congressman Al Green of Texas had offered articles ofimpeachment based on comments by President Donald Trump. Green said Trumphad incited “hate and hostility” by reportedly using a vulgarity todescribe African countries last week.
The House voted to table the impeachment resolution on a vote of 355-66.The House blocked Green’s first impeachment effort last month.
Democrats opposing the effort say it’s premature to act before specialcounsel Robert Mueller completes an investigation into meddling by Russiain the presidential election.