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H.Res. 939 · 119th Congress

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

IntroducedGovernment Operations and Politics
IntroducedDec 10, 2025
Passed HouseNot yet

Where it stands

Introduced. Latest step, Dec 11, 2025: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

What it does

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This resolution sets forth two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump for high crimes and misdemeanors on charges of (1) abuse of presidential power by calling for the execution of Members of Congress, and (2) abuse of presidential power to intimidate federal judges in violation of the separation of powers and independence of the judiciary.

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in House, Dec 10, 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. Dec 11, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
  2. Dec 11, 2025On motion to table the measure Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 237 - 140, 47 Present (Roll no. 322). Roll call recordHouse floor actions
  3. Dec 11, 2025Mr. Scalise moved to table the measure.House floor actions
  4. Dec 11, 2025Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5787-5789; text: CR H5787-5788)House floor actions
  5. Dec 11, 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. Dec 10, 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. Dec 10, 2025Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.House floor actions
  8. Dec 10, 2025Submitted in HouseLibrary of Congress
  9. Dec 10, 2025Submitted in HouseLibrary of Congress

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Recorded votes

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  1. Dec 11, 2025 · HousePassed 237–140
    Iowa: Randy Feenstra yes, Ashley Hinson yes, Mariannette Miller-Meeks yes, Zachary Nunn yes
    On Motion to Table · needed a majority
    R 214 yes, 0 noD 23 yes, 140 noEach member · Record

Cosponsors

  • André Carson D-IN-7
  • Nikema Williams D-GA-5