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H.Res.537 / 119th Congress

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

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jun 24, 2025

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. 

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Who introduced it

Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9] · D–TX

Committees

  • Judiciary Committee
1 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Actions

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  1. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  2. On motion to table Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 344 - 79 (Roll no. 175).

    House roll call 175 · Individual votes
  3. Mr. Scott, Austin moved to table the measure.

  4. Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2906-2907; text: CR H2906)

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

  8. Submitted in House

  9. Submitted in House

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