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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).

Our plain-language breakdown, with what it means for you and the case for and against, is written once a bill starts to move.

What has happened

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  1. Sep 15, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
  2. Sep 15, 2026On motion to table Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 232 - 147, 47 Present (Roll no. 298). Roll call recordHouse floor actions
  3. Sep 15, 2026Mr. Fry moved to table the measure.House floor actions
  4. Sep 15, 2026Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5651-5654; text: CR H5651-5653)House floor actions
  5. Sep 15, 2026QUESTION 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.House floor actions
  6. Sep 14, 2026NOTIFICATION 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.House floor actions
  7. Aug 24, 2026Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.House floor actions
  8. Aug 24, 2026Submitted in HouseHouse floor actions
  9. Aug 24, 2026Submitted in HouseLibrary of Congress

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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