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Resolution to Impeach President Donald J. Trump

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

Last action · June 24, 2025: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.Sponsors: Al Green and 1 other

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What This Bill Would Do

This resolution formally proposes the impeachment of President Donald J. Trump for alleged abuse of power regarding the unauthorized use of military force against Iran. The measure was submitted to the House of Representatives and subsequently , meaning no further action was taken.

Why it matters

The resolution addresses the constitutional balance of power, specifically whether the President can authorize military strikes without congressional approval, a process that determines the legal limits of executive war-making authority.

Background

The U.S. Constitution grants Congress the exclusive power to declare war, a power often debated in the context of modern executive military actions. context

Who It Would Affect

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Directly affected

Donald J. Trump

The resolution formally proposes his impeachment and removal from office.

Directly affected

United States Congress

The resolution asserts that Congress's constitutional war-making authority was usurped by the executive branch.

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What does it mean that the resolution was 'laid on the table'?

In parliamentary procedure, laying a resolution on the table is a way to set it aside, effectively ending or postponing consideration of the measure without a vote on its merits.

What specific actions triggered this impeachment resolution?

The resolution cites the President's unilateral order of military strikes against nuclear sites in Iran on June 21, 2025, without seeking prior congressional authorization.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

8 actions

Jun 24, 2025House
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 24, 2025House
On motion to table Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 344 - 79 (Roll no. 175).
Jun 24, 2025House
Mr. Scott, Austin moved to table the measure.
Jun 24, 2025House
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2906-2907; text: CR H2906)
Jun 24, 2025House
QUESTION 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.
Jun 24, 2025House
NOTIFICATION 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.

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Jun 24, 2025HouseCommittee
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 24, 2025House
Submitted in House

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