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US HRes415
US HRes415Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, of high crimes and misdemeanors.
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Introduced
05/15/2025
05/15/2025
In Committee
05/15/2025
05/15/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, of high crimes and misdemeanors.
AI Summary
This resolution impeaches Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors related to undermining democratic norms and transforming the presidency into an authoritarian leadership style. The resolution specifically alleges that Trump devolved American democracy into authoritarianism by repeatedly disregarding judicial independence, violating due process, denigrating federal judges, and willfully ignoring court orders, including those from the Supreme Court. The document cites several specific incidents demonstrating these behaviors, such as an illegal deportation of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia to El Salvador, Trump's public statements attacking judges, and his administration's refusal to comply with judicial orders. The resolution argues that these actions constitute a fundamental betrayal of presidential responsibilities and demonstrate a dangerous concentration of power that threatens the constitutional separation of powers. By characterizing Trump's conduct as a grave danger to democratic institutions, the resolution contends that he is unfit to represent American values of decency, morality, and constitutional governance, and therefore warrants impeachment, trial, and removal from office.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (on 05/15/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/415/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hres415/BILLS-119hres415ih.pdf |
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