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

USA117th CongressHRES-26| House 
| Updated: 3/4/2021
Sheila Jackson Lee

Sheila Jackson Lee

Democratic Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (35)
Brenda L. Lawrence (Democratic)Al Lawson (Democratic)Nikema Williams (Democratic)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Ritchie Torres (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)A. Donald McEachin (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Maxine Waters (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Jamaal Bowman (Democratic)Cori Bush (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution impeaches President Donald John Trump for high crimes and misdemeanors. Specifically, the resolution sets forth two articles of impeachment stating that President Trump has abused the powers of the presidency. The first article states that, using the powers of his office, President Trump sought to threaten, intimidate, and solicit the Secretary of State of Georgia to acquiesce to his demand to find enough votes to make him the winner of Georgia's presidential election, even though the votes in Georgia had already been counted three times in favor of his opponent. The article further states that, by doing so, President Trump actively undermined public faith and confidence in the integrity of American elections, subverted the rule of law, and placed his personal interests above the national interest. The second article states that President Trump has endeavored to undermine foundations of U.S. democracy, indicating an intention to make himself an authoritarian ruler who is unaccountable to the U.S. people. The article specifies the following actions by President Trump: refusing to acknowledge, and opposing efforts to protect against, Russian interference in U.S. affairs; expressing willingness to accept foreign assistance to win reelection; refusing to accept the results of the election; undermining the ability of American citizens to exercise their rights as voters; falsely alleging widespread voting fraud while producing no evidence; inciting his supporters to believe falsely that the election had been stolen from him; and failing to take action to protect federal officers, personnel, property, and institutions on January 6, 2021, when the Capitol was besieged by his supporters. Both articles state that, by such conduct, President Trump warrants impeachment and trial, removal from office, and disqualification to hold U.S. office.
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HRES 116-755
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.

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HRES 116-498
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, of high misdemeanors.

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HRES 116-13
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 115-646
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, of high misdemeanors.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 115-621
Impeaching Donald J. Trump, President of the United States, of high crimes and misdemeanors.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 115-438
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 115-705
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, of high misdemeanors.
Jan 11, 2021
Introduced in House
Jan 11, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 13, 2021
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H159-160, H184-185)
Mar 4, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 116-755
    Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 116-498
    Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, of high misdemeanors.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 116-13
    Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 115-646
    Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, of high misdemeanors.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 115-621
    Impeaching Donald J. Trump, President of the United States, of high crimes and misdemeanors.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 115-438
    Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 115-705
    Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, of high misdemeanors.


  • January 11, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • January 11, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • January 13, 2021
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H159-160, H184-185)


  • March 4, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Congress

Assault and harassment offensesCivil actions and liabilityCivil disturbancesCongressional-executive branch relationsCongressional officers and employeesCongressional operations and organizationCongressional oversightConstitution and constitutional amendmentsCrimes against propertyElections, voting, political campaign regulationEuropeFraud offenses and financial crimesGeorgiaGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionLaw enforcement officersMembers of CongressPostal servicePresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsProtection of officialsProtest and dissentRule of law and government transparencyRussiaSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusState and local government operationsSubversive activitiesTerrorismU.S. CapitolU.S. Postal ServiceViolent crime

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

USA117th CongressHRES-26| House 
| Updated: 3/4/2021
This resolution impeaches President Donald John Trump for high crimes and misdemeanors. Specifically, the resolution sets forth two articles of impeachment stating that President Trump has abused the powers of the presidency. The first article states that, using the powers of his office, President Trump sought to threaten, intimidate, and solicit the Secretary of State of Georgia to acquiesce to his demand to find enough votes to make him the winner of Georgia's presidential election, even though the votes in Georgia had already been counted three times in favor of his opponent. The article further states that, by doing so, President Trump actively undermined public faith and confidence in the integrity of American elections, subverted the rule of law, and placed his personal interests above the national interest. The second article states that President Trump has endeavored to undermine foundations of U.S. democracy, indicating an intention to make himself an authoritarian ruler who is unaccountable to the U.S. people. The article specifies the following actions by President Trump: refusing to acknowledge, and opposing efforts to protect against, Russian interference in U.S. affairs; expressing willingness to accept foreign assistance to win reelection; refusing to accept the results of the election; undermining the ability of American citizens to exercise their rights as voters; falsely alleging widespread voting fraud while producing no evidence; inciting his supporters to believe falsely that the election had been stolen from him; and failing to take action to protect federal officers, personnel, property, and institutions on January 6, 2021, when the Capitol was besieged by his supporters. Both articles state that, by such conduct, President Trump warrants impeachment and trial, removal from office, and disqualification to hold U.S. office.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 116-755
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 116-498
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, of high misdemeanors.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 116-13
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 115-646
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, of high misdemeanors.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 115-621
Impeaching Donald J. Trump, President of the United States, of high crimes and misdemeanors.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 115-438
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 115-705
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, of high misdemeanors.
Jan 11, 2021
Introduced in House
Jan 11, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 13, 2021
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H159-160, H184-185)
Mar 4, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 116-755
    Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 116-498
    Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, of high misdemeanors.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 116-13
    Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 115-646
    Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, of high misdemeanors.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 115-621
    Impeaching Donald J. Trump, President of the United States, of high crimes and misdemeanors.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 115-438
    Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 115-705
    Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, of high misdemeanors.


  • January 11, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • January 11, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • January 13, 2021
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H159-160, H184-185)


  • March 4, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Sheila Jackson Lee

Sheila Jackson Lee

Democratic Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (35)
Brenda L. Lawrence (Democratic)Al Lawson (Democratic)Nikema Williams (Democratic)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Ritchie Torres (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)A. Donald McEachin (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Maxine Waters (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Jamaal Bowman (Democratic)Cori Bush (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee

Congress

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Assault and harassment offensesCivil actions and liabilityCivil disturbancesCongressional-executive branch relationsCongressional officers and employeesCongressional operations and organizationCongressional oversightConstitution and constitutional amendmentsCrimes against propertyElections, voting, political campaign regulationEuropeFraud offenses and financial crimesGeorgiaGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionLaw enforcement officersMembers of CongressPostal servicePresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsProtection of officialsProtest and dissentRule of law and government transparencyRussiaSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusState and local government operationsSubversive activitiesTerrorismU.S. CapitolU.S. Postal ServiceViolent crime