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H.Res. 537 · 119th Congress

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

IntroducedGovernment Operations and Politics
IntroducedJun 24, 2025
Passed HouseNot yet

Where it stands

Introduced. Latest step, Jun 24, 2025: 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.

The resolution sets forth one article of impeachment concerning abuse of presidential powers by usurping Congress's power to declare war.

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in House, Jun 24, 2025).

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What has happened

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    Show all 9 recorded actions

    Recorded votes

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    1. Jun 24, 2025 · HousePassed 344–79
      Iowa: Randy Feenstra yes, Ashley Hinson yes, Mariannette Miller-Meeks yes, Zachary Nunn yes
      On Motion to Table · needed a majority
      R 216 yes, 0 noD 128 yes, 79 noEach member · Record

    Cosponsors

    • André Carson D-IN-7