Most members of the House Democratic caucus, alongside their Republican colleagues, voted on Tuesday to dismiss a resolution aimed at impeaching President Donald Trump in response to his recent military actions in Iran. The resolution, introduced by Representative Al Green, was decisively tabled with a 344-79 vote. This saw 128 Democrats join all 216 Republicans in moving against the impeachment effort.

The pushback from within their own ranks, including the House Democratic leadership, reflects a growing hesitation to embark on another impeachment battle. This reticence stems from the unsuccessful attempts to impeach Trump during his first term, which ended without the desired outcomes for his critics.

Rep. Green had swiftly brought the resolution to the floor, criticizing Trump for launching strikes on Iran without securing Congress's approval. The resolution's quick introduction was met immediately by a Republican-led motion to table it, effectively sidelining the measure before it could gain momentum.

While the majority of the Democratic caucus showed little interest in pursuing impeachment, a significant minority voiced their discontent. Notably, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was vocal in her criticism of President Trump's actions and supported the impeachment move. Her stance highlights a faction within the Democratic Party that remains deeply troubled by the president's unilateral military decisions.

This episode also comes after Michigan Representative Shri Thanedar withdrew his own impeachment proposal last month. Thanedar's initial enthusiasm for impeachment faced stern opposition from other Democrats, leading to its early retraction before it could reach a vote.

The vote to table Green's resolution not only underscores the division within the Democratic Party regarding how to handle Trump's presidency but also signals a broader uncertainty about the effectiveness and political ramifications of pursuing further impeachment actions against a president who has already been subjected to such measures twice before. With the majority of the caucus prioritizing other legislative goals, it appears that impeachment may be shelved, at least for the foreseeable future.