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H.Res. 24

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

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This resolution impeaches President Donald John Trump for high crimes and misdemeanors.

Specifically, the resolution sets forth an article of impeachment stating that President Trump incited an insurrection against the government of the United States.

The article states that

  • prior to the joint session of Congress held on January 6, 2021, to count the votes of the electoral college, President Trump repeatedly issued false statements asserting that the presidential election results were fraudulent and should not be accepted by the American people or certified by state or federal officials;
  • shortly before the joint session commenced, President Trump reiterated false claims to a crowd near the White House and willfully made statements to the crowd that encouraged and foreseeably resulted in lawless action at the Capitol;
  • members of the crowd, incited by President Trump, unlawfully breached and vandalized the Capitol and engaged in other violent, destructive, and seditious acts, including the killing of a law enforcement officer;
  • President Trump's conduct on January 6, 2021, followed his prior efforts to subvert and obstruct the certification of the presidential election, which included a threatening phone call to the Secretary of State of Georgia on January 2, 2021;
  • President Trump gravely endangered the security of the United States and its institutions of government, threatened the integrity of the democratic system, interfered with the peaceful transition of power, and imperiled a coequal branch of government; and
  • by such conduct, President Trump warrants impeachment and trial, removal from office, and disqualification to hold U.S. office.

What just happenedFeb 13, 2021

The Senate adjudges that Donald John Trump, former President of the United States, is not guilty as charged in the Article of Impeachment by Yea-Nay Vote. 57 - 43. Record Vote Number: 59.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1](D-RI)Sponsor
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  1. Feb 13, 2021Floor

    The Senate adjudges that Donald John Trump, former President of the United States, is not guilty as charged in the Article of Impeachment by Yea-Nay Vote. 57 - 43. Record Vote Number: 59.

  2. Jan 25, 2021IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate.

  3. Jan 13, 2021FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  4. Jan 13, 2021FloorH37100

    On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 232 - 197 (Roll no. 17). (text: CR H165)

  5. Jan 13, 2021Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 232 - 197 (Roll no. 17).(text: CR H165)

  6. Jan 13, 2021FloorH35000

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  7. Jan 13, 2021FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with two hours of debate on H. Res. 24.

  8. Jan 13, 2021FloorH8D000

    Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 24 with 2 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.

  9. Jan 13, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 41. (consideration: CR H165-192)

  10. Jan 13, 2021FloorH1L220

    Rule H. Res. 41 passed House.

  11. Jan 11, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  12. Jan 11, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  13. Jan 11, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseJan 13, 202153

This resolution impeaches President Donald John Trump for high crimes and misdemeanors.

Specifically, the resolution sets forth an article of impeachment stating that President Trump incited an insurrection against the government of the United States.

The article states that

  • prior to the joint session of Congress held on January 6, 2021, to count the votes of the electoral college, President Trump repeatedly issued false statements asserting that the presidential election results were fraudulent and should not be accepted by the American people or certified by state or federal officials;
  • shortly before the joint session commenced, President Trump reiterated false claims to a crowd near the White House and willfully made statements to the crowd that encouraged and foreseeably resulted in lawless action at the Capitol;
  • members of the crowd, incited by President Trump, unlawfully breached and vandalized the Capitol and engaged in other violent, destructive, and seditious acts, including the killing of a law enforcement officer;
  • President Trump's conduct on January 6, 2021, followed his prior efforts to subvert and obstruct the certification of the presidential election, which included a threatening phone call to the Secretary of State of Georgia on January 2, 2021;
  • President Trump gravely endangered the security of the United States and its institutions of government, threatened the integrity of the democratic system, interfered with the peaceful transition of power, and imperiled a coequal branch of government; and
  • by such conduct, President Trump warrants impeachment and trial, removal from office, and disqualification to hold U.S. office.
Introduced in HouseJan 11, 2021

This resolution impeaches President Donald John Trump for high crimes and misdemeanors.

Specifically, the resolution sets forth an article of impeachment stating that President Trump incited an insurrection against the government of the United States.

The article states that

  • prior to the joint session of Congress held on January 6, 2021, to count the votes of the electoral college, President Trump repeatedly issued false statements asserting that the presidential election results were fraudulent and should not be accepted by the American people or certified by state or federal officials;
  • shortly before the joint session commenced, President Trump reiterated false claims to a crowd near the White House and willfully made statements to the crowd that encouraged and foreseeably resulted in lawless action at the Capitol;
  • members of the crowd, incited by President Trump, unlawfully breached and vandalized the Capitol and engaged in other violent, destructive, and seditious acts, including the killing of a law enforcement officer;
  • President Trump's conduct on January 6, 2021, followed his prior efforts to subvert and obstruct the certification of the presidential election, which included a threatening phone call to the Secretary of State of Georgia on January 2, 2021;
  • President Trump gravely endangered the security of the United States and its institutions of government, threatened the integrity of the democratic system, interfered with the peaceful transition of power, and imperiled a coequal branch of government; and
  • by such conduct, President Trump warrants impeachment and trial, removal from office, and disqualification to hold U.S. office.
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