Who is Texas Rep. Al Green? What to know about the longtime congressman
Texas Rep. Al Green was escorted out of the U.S. Capitol chamber Tuesday night after interrupting President Donald Trump’s joint congressional address.
The Democrat stood and interrupted Trump at the start of the speech as he started speaking, “You don’t have a mandate,” Green began before Republicans stood and drowned him out with jeers and a chant of “USA.”
House Speaker Mike Johnson warned the congressman before calling for him to be removed.
“Members are directed to uphold and maintain the quorum in the House and to cease any further disruptions. That’s your warning,” Johnson told the room before addressing Green. “Mr. Green, take your seat. Take your seat, sir.”
Green refused to sit down, leading to Johnson’s decision to order his removal.
“Members continue to engage in willful and concerted disruption of proper decorum. The Chair now directs the Sergeant at Arms to restore order, remove this gentleman from The Chamber,” Johnson said inciting loud cheers from the GOP. “You members are directed to uphold and maintain the quorum in the House. Mr. President, you may continue.” As guards removed him, House Republicans sang, “Hey, hey, hey, goodbye.”
What did Green say to Trump?
Green waved his cane at Trump and shouted repeatedly, “You don’t have a mandate.”
Who is Al green?
Green represents the 9th Congressional District of Texas, which includes Houston.
In 2025, Green began his 11th term in the United States House of Representatives.
He serves on the Committee for Financial Services.
Where is Al Green from?
Green was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. He attended Florida A&M University, Howard University, and the Tuskegee Institute. He enrolled in the Thurgood Marshall School of Law, where he earned his juris doctorate in 1973.
What is Al Green's background?
Green co-founded and co-managed the law firm of Green, Wilson, Dewberry, and Fitch. In 1977, he was appointed justice of the peace in Harris County, Texas, where he served for 26 years before retiring in 2004.
For approximately 10 years, Green served as president of the Houston Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.
Has Green protested against Trump before?
Green became the first lawmaker to introduce and force a vote on three articles of impeachment against President Donald J. Trump in the 115th and 116th Congresses, his official biography notes. When the House finally passed articles of impeachment in 2019 and 2021, Green voted in favor.