Bill · H.Res. 241· House(119-HRES-241)
Impeaching John James McConnell Jr., Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
- Introduced
- 3/24/2025
- Last activity
- 3/24/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Andrew Clyde
- Cosponsors
- - 9 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution seeks to impeach John James McConnell Jr., the Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island. The resolution alleges that the judge committed high crimes and misdemeanors. Specifically, it charges him with abuse of power by weaponizing his judicial position for political views. It also alleges major conflicts of interest regarding a lawsuit involving the State of New York. The resolution claims these actions violated his duty of impartiality and the Code of Conduct for United States Judges. Ultimately, the resolution calls for his removal from office.
Yes
Does this make elections run better?+5
The resolution aims to uphold judicial integrity and the Code of Conduct.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
Addressing judicial conflicts of interest promotes transparency in the federal judiciary.
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?+5
Ensuring judicial impartiality is a core component of due process.
The opposite
Would men be better off under this?-2
The resolution targets a specific male official for removal.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Judicial Impartiality: The resolution argues that the judge's actions prioritized political views over his duty of impartiality owed to litigants and the public (Article I).
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Adherence to Judicial Codes: By addressing the alleged failure to refrain from political activity, the resolution seeks to uphold the Code of Conduct for United States Judges, which states a judge should refrain from political activity (Article I).
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Prevention of Conflicts of Interest: The resolution aims to address a situation where a judge's role as a director of a non-profit could be affected by the outcome of a legal proceeding, thereby upholding requirements that judges disqualify themselves when impartiality might be questioned (Article II).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Impact on Case Funding: The resolution notes that the lawsuit involving the State of New York impacts the funding of Crossroads Rhode Island, an organization where the judge serves as a director (Article II).
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Removal of a Chief Judge: The resolution seeks the removal of John James McConnell Jr. from his position as Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island (Resolution).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Due Process+5Improves Electoral Process+5Improves Government Transparency+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Men-2
- 3/24/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 9 Cosponsors added.
Eric BurlisonRepublican · Missouri
Josh BrecheenRepublican · Oklahoma
Elijah CraneRepublican · Arizona
Paul GosarRepublican · Arizona
Marjorie GreeneRepublican · Georgia
Brandon GillRepublican · Texas
Andy HarrisRepublican · Maryland
Cory MillsRepublican · Florida
Scott PerryRepublican · Pennsylvania