Bill · H.Res. 537· House(119-HRES-537)
Impeaching Donald J. Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
- Introduced
- 6/24/2025
- Last activity
- 6/24/2025 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Sponsored by
- Al Green
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- Adopted by the House
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 Donald J. Trump, the President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors. The document specifically includes an article of impeachment regarding the abuse of presidential powers and the disregard for the separation of powers. It alleges that the President usurped Congress's power to declare war by ordering military attacks on nuclear sites in Iran without authorization or notice. The text claims these actions were unprovoked and occurred without an imminent threat to the United States. Consequently, the resolution argues these actions facilitate a move toward authoritarianism and threaten American democracy.
Yes
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
The resolution seeks to hold the President accountable to constitutional norms and legislative oversight.
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?+5
The resolution addresses allegations that the President denied persons due process of the law.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
What Congress actually voted on
One recorded vote has been taken on this bill.
None of them settled the bill — every vote so far has been about whether to keep going.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection of Constitutional Separation of Powers: The article of impeachment seeks to address the President's disregard for the doctrine of separation of powers, specifically the power of Congress to declare war (Article I, Section 8, Clause 11).
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Upholding the Rule of Law: The resolution aims to hold the President accountable for actions that the text claims are a violation of his constitutional oath to preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution (Article I).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Manifest Injury to the People: The text states that the President's conduct and the devolution of democracy into authoritarianism result in manifest injury to the people of the United States (Article I).
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Threat to American Democracy: The resolution alleges that the President's unilateral use of military force and disregard for congressional authority makes him a threat to American democracy (Article I).
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 Government Transparency+5
- 6/25/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/24/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- On motion to table Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 344 - 79 (Roll no. 175).
- Mr. Scott, Austin moved to table the measure.
- Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2906-2907; text: CR H2906)
- QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE - Mr. Green (TX) rose to a question of the privileges of the House and offered the resolution. The Chair directed the Clerk to report the resolution. Upon examination of the resolution, the Chair determined that the resolution did constitute a question of the privileges of the House.
- NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER RESOLUTION - Mr. Green (TX) notified the House of his intent to offer a privileged resolution pursuant to clause 2(a)(1) of rule IX. The Chair announced that a determination will be made at the time designated for consideration of the resolution.
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