No Reports of Senate Chaos or Bipartisan Uprising Demanding Trump’s Impeachment in January 2026
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15, 2026 — Claims circulating on social media of a chaotic scene in the Senate chamber involving 140 lawmakers from both parties demanding President Donald J. Trump’s immediate impeachment appear to be unsubstantiated, based on congressional records, news reports and public footage from recent sessions.
The Senate has been in session this week debating appropriations, foreign policy resolutions and judicial nominations, but no official accounts from C-SPAN archives, major news outlets or congressional sources describe any physical uproar, mass petitions or bipartisan demands for impeachment. The chamber’s proceedings have remained orderly, with partisan tensions focused on issues like the administration’s Venezuela operation and immigration enforcement rather than a coordinated revolt.
The sensational narrative may stem from a misinterpretation or exaggeration of a December 2025 House vote, where 140 members — all Democrats — voted against a motion to table articles of impeachment introduced by Representative Al Green, Democrat of Texas. That vote, on Dec. 11, effectively advanced the articles for consideration, marking a 77 percent increase in Democratic support compared to a similar effort in June 2025. However, 23 Democrats voted with Republicans to table the measure, and 47 voted “present,” reflecting divisions within the party. The resolution accused Mr. Trump of abuse of power and other high crimes but did not progress further in the Republican-controlled House.freespeechforpeople.org
Mr. Green, a longtime advocate for Mr. Trump’s impeachment, has continued to press the issue, delivering a speech on Jan. 9 framing the Venezuela raid and a fatal ICE shooting as evidence of constitutional overreach. While some Republicans have expressed concerns about executive actions — such as in failed Senate efforts to invoke the War Powers Resolution over Venezuela — there is no indication of widespread bipartisan support for impeachment in either chamber.btlonline.org
Viral clips and posts amplifying the “Senate chaos” story often link to unverified sources or repurpose older footage from unrelated events, such as the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot or heated committee hearings. One such post on X references a website with a similar headline, but it lacks credible reporting.@chrishbenge
As midterm elections approach, Democrats have used such platforms to rally their base, with organizations like Free Speech For People calling for impeachment and removal. However, with Republicans holding slim majorities in both the House and Senate, any impeachment push faces insurmountable hurdles without defections.impeachtrumpagain.org
The White House has dismissed ongoing impeachment talk as partisan theater, emphasizing the president’s focus on national security and economic priorities. Neither Senate leadership nor Mr. Green’s office responded to requests for comment on the viral claims.
This account is based on congressional calendars, live coverage archives and reports from major news organizations as of Jan. 15, 2026. The political climate remains charged, with potential for further developments in oversight and resolutions.
