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H.Res. 1486 · 119th Congress

Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.

IntroducedGovernment Operations and Politics
IntroducedAug 24, 2026
Passed HouseNot yet

Where it stands

Introduced. Latest step, Sep 15, 2026: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

What it does

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This resolution impeaches President Donald Trump for high crimes and misdemeanors.

Specifically, the resolution sets forth one article of impeachment concerning abuse of presidential powers by allowing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to operate in violation of the First, Fourth, and Fifth Amendments to the U.S. Constitution while undermining judicial oversight.

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in House, Aug 24, 2026).

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What has happened

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    Recorded votes

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    1. Sep 15, 2026 · HousePassed 232–147
      Iowa: Randy Feenstra yes, Ashley Hinson yes, Mariannette Miller-Meeks yes, Zachary Nunn yes
      On Motion to Table · needed a majority
      R 213 yes, 0 noI 1 yes, 0 noD 18 yes, 147 noEach member · Record