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Expunging the January 13, 2021, impeachment of President Donald John Trump.

USA119th CongressHRES-25| House 
| Updated: 1/9/2025
Marjorie Taylor Greene

Marjorie Taylor Greene

Republican Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (11)
Diana Harshbarger (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Elijah Crane (Republican)Mike Collins (Republican)Anna Paulina Luna (Republican)Troy E. Nehls (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)James C. Moylan (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution seeks to expunge the January 13, 2021, impeachment of President Donald John Trump , arguing that the article of impeachment was based on a subjective account of events and omitted crucial context regarding the 2020 Presidential election. It contends that the House Democratic leadership failed to address widespread voter mistrust and that President Trump's statements were taken out of context, despite his call for peaceful protest. The resolution further asserts that the impeachment process lacked meaningful legislative due process, with no evidentiary hearings, witnesses, or opportunity for President Trump to respond. It highlights the absence of a regular committee report and questions the constitutional validity of impeaching an official who was about to leave office, especially concerning the provision for disqualification from future office. The resolution also points to the Chief Justice's refusal to preside over the Senate trial as evidence of partisan motivation. Ultimately, this measure aims to nullify the impeachment, treating it as if it had never passed the House. It concludes that the facts and circumstances did not meet the burden of proving "high Crimes and Misdemeanors" or "insurrection or rebellion against the United States," which would justify disqualification under the 14th Amendment.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 117-1131
Expunging the January 13, 2021, impeachment of President Donald John Trump.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-547
Expunging the January 13, 2021, impeachment of President Donald John Trump.
Jan 9, 2025
Submitted in House
Jan 9, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 117-1131
    Expunging the January 13, 2021, impeachment of President Donald John Trump.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-547
    Expunging the January 13, 2021, impeachment of President Donald John Trump.


  • January 9, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • January 9, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Government Operations and Politics

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Expunging the January 13, 2021, impeachment of President Donald John Trump.

USA119th CongressHRES-25| House 
| Updated: 1/9/2025
This resolution seeks to expunge the January 13, 2021, impeachment of President Donald John Trump , arguing that the article of impeachment was based on a subjective account of events and omitted crucial context regarding the 2020 Presidential election. It contends that the House Democratic leadership failed to address widespread voter mistrust and that President Trump's statements were taken out of context, despite his call for peaceful protest. The resolution further asserts that the impeachment process lacked meaningful legislative due process, with no evidentiary hearings, witnesses, or opportunity for President Trump to respond. It highlights the absence of a regular committee report and questions the constitutional validity of impeaching an official who was about to leave office, especially concerning the provision for disqualification from future office. The resolution also points to the Chief Justice's refusal to preside over the Senate trial as evidence of partisan motivation. Ultimately, this measure aims to nullify the impeachment, treating it as if it had never passed the House. It concludes that the facts and circumstances did not meet the burden of proving "high Crimes and Misdemeanors" or "insurrection or rebellion against the United States," which would justify disqualification under the 14th Amendment.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 117-1131
Expunging the January 13, 2021, impeachment of President Donald John Trump.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-547
Expunging the January 13, 2021, impeachment of President Donald John Trump.
Jan 9, 2025
Submitted in House
Jan 9, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 117-1131
    Expunging the January 13, 2021, impeachment of President Donald John Trump.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-547
    Expunging the January 13, 2021, impeachment of President Donald John Trump.


  • January 9, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • January 9, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Marjorie Taylor Greene

Marjorie Taylor Greene

Republican Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (11)
Diana Harshbarger (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Elijah Crane (Republican)Mike Collins (Republican)Anna Paulina Luna (Republican)Troy E. Nehls (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)James C. Moylan (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Government Operations and Politics

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Civil disturbancesCongressional-executive branch relationsGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionHouse of RepresentativesLegislative rules and procedurePresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsProtest and dissentSubversive activitiesU.S. Capitol