Impeaching Donald J. Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
House Member Introduces Impeachment Resolution After President Orders Strikes on Iran Without Congress
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- This resolution seeks to remove the President from office for "high crimes and misdemeanors." It specifically focuses on the President's decision to bomb three nuclear sites in Iran on June 21, 2025, without getting permission from Congress first.
- The document argues that the President broke the law because the Constitution gives only Congress the power to declare war. It claims there was no immediate threat to the United States that would have allowed the President to act alone without a vote from lawmakers.
- The resolution also accuses the President of failing to notify or brief Congressional leaders about the attack plans. It suggests that by acting without Congressional approval, the President is ignoring the balance of power between branches of government and putting American democracy at risk.
- On June 24, 2025, the House of Representatives "laid the resolution on the table." In government terms, this is a procedural move that usually means the House has decided to set the matter aside, effectively stopping the impeachment process from moving forward for now.
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
This resolution references U.S. military strikes on Iran ordered without congressional authorization. If the impeachment had advanced, it could have affected ongoing military operations and the chain of command. However, since the resolution was laid on the table (effectively shelved), there is no practical change for active-duty service members at this time.
Broader Impacts
Milestones
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to table Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 344 - 79 (Roll no. 175).
Mr. Scott, Austin moved to table the measure.
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2906-2907; text: CR H2906)
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.
Vote Results
1 voteOn Motion to Table
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Impeaching Donald J. Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
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