House Representative Introduces Impeachment Resolution Against President Trump Over Threats to Lawmakers and Judges
Impact Analysis
State Impacts
Key Points
- A member of the House of Representatives has introduced a formal plan to remove the President from office, a process known as impeachment. The resolution argues that the President has abused his power and is a threat to the country's system of government.
- The first charge claims the President used his position to threaten six members of Congress with execution. These lawmakers, who are military veterans, had released a video telling service members they have a duty to refuse orders that break the law or the Constitution.
- The second charge alleges the President is trying to intimidate federal judges. It cites social media posts where the President called judges "lunatics" and "crooked." The resolution notes that threats against judges often spike after the President uses this kind of language.
- The resolution includes comments from Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, who stated that attacks on the judiciary seem designed to scare judges. The resolution argues that these actions undermine the independence of the courts and the balance of power between different branches of government.
- If the House of Representatives votes to pass this resolution, the President would be impeached. The matter would then move to the Senate for a trial to decide if he should be removed from office. This is one of the most serious actions Congress can take against a sitting president.
Milestones
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to table the measure Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 237 - 140, 47 Present (Roll no. 322).
Mr. Scalise moved to table the measure.
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5787-5789; text: CR H5787-5788)
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 John Trump, President of the United States for high crimes and misdemeanors.
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