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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).

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. Jun 24, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
  2. Jun 24, 2025On motion to table Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 344 - 79 (Roll no. 175). Roll call recordHouse floor actions
  3. Jun 24, 2025Mr. Scott, Austin moved to table the measure.House floor actions
  4. Jun 24, 2025Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2906-2907; text: CR H2906)House floor actions
  5. Jun 24, 2025QUESTION 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. Jun 24, 2025NOTIFICATION 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. Jun 24, 2025Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.House floor actions
  8. Jun 24, 2025Submitted in HouseLibrary of Congress
  9. Jun 24, 2025Submitted in HouseLibrary of Congress

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Recorded votes

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  1. Jun 24, 2025 · HousePassed 344–79
    On Motion to Table · needed a majority
    R 216 yes, 0 noD 128 yes, 79 noEach member · Record

Cosponsors

  • André Carson D-IN-7