US House rejects bid to launch Trump impeachment proceedings

The US House of Representatives has voted 332 to 95 to set aside an impeachment resolution against President Donald Trump.

Trump Steps Up Attack on Congresswomen, to Roars of Supporters

(The New York Times) Source: AAP

The US House of Representatives has voted to table an impeachment resolution against President Donald Trump, effectively killing the measure for now but not burying the issue that has divided Democrats.

The resolution's sponsor, Democratic Representative Al Green, was seeking to capitalise on growing criticism of Trump after the president's recent attacks on minority congresswomen.

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