The Constituency

H.Res. 537 · Government Operations and Politics

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

Introduced Jun 24, 2025 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

What does this mean?

This resolution formally accuses President Trump of a serious offense that could justify removing him from office, based on one specific claim: that he took military action without getting approval from Congress, even though the Constitution gives Congress — not the president alone — the power to declare war. If the House of Representatives votes to approve this resolution, it would move to a trial in the Senate, which would then decide whether to remove him from the presidency. This is part of the constitutional process for holding a president accountable for actions Congress considers a serious abuse of power, separate from criminal courts or elections.

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Bill Lifecycle

Real action history from Congress.gov — where this bill is in the process, and every recorded step along the way.

Referred to Committee

Jun 24, 2025

Full action history (8)

Jun 24, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Jun 24, 2025On motion to table Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 344 - 79 (Roll no. 175).

Jun 24, 2025Mr. Scott, Austin moved to table the measure.

Jun 24, 2025Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2906-2907; text: CR H2906)

Jun 24, 2025QUESTION 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.

Jun 24, 2025NOTIFICATION 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.