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H.Res. 41

Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 24) impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.

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What it doesSummary passed house (Jan 13, 2021)

This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of H.Res. 24 (impeaching President Donald John Trump for high crimes and misdemeanors) and adopts H.Res. 40 (appointing and authorizing managers for the impeachment trial).

The resolution also prohibits resolutions incidental to impeachment relating to H.Res. 24 from being privileged during the remainder of the 117th Congress.

In addition, this resolution extends the following dates in H.Res. 8 (establishing the Rules of the House of Representatives for the 117th Congress by adopting and modifying the House Rules from the 116th Congress, including measures to facilitate the operation of Congress during the ongoing COVID-19 [i.e., coronavirus disease 2019] pandemic), as agreed to January 4, 2021, through:

  • the legislative day of February 11, 2021, by which certain proceedings may take place in the House;
  • the legislative day of February 11, 2021, the authority of the Speaker of the House to suspend the rules; and
  • the legislative day of February 11, 2021, provisions waiving a specified requirement of Rule XIII (Calendar and Committee Reports) to allow consideration of resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules through such legislative day, on the same day they are presented to the House.

What just happenedJan 13, 2021

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

Who’s behind it

Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2](D-MA)Sponsor
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  1. Jan 13, 2021FloorH38310

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

  2. Jan 13, 2021FloorH37100

    On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 203 (Roll no. 16). (text: CR H151-152)

  3. Jan 13, 2021Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 203 (Roll no. 16).(text: CR H151-152)

  4. Jan 13, 2021FloorH35000

    On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 205 (Roll no. 15).

  5. Jan 13, 2021FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 41.

  6. Jan 13, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H151-165)

  7. Jan 12, 2021CalendarsH12420

    Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 2.

  8. Jan 12, 2021FloorH12700

    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 12, 2021CommitteeH12100

    The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 117-2, by Mr. McGovern.

    Rules Committee
  10. Jan 12, 2021Committee5000

    The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 117-2, by Mr. McGovern.

    Rules Committee
  11. Jan 12, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseJan 13, 202153

This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of H.Res. 24 (impeaching President Donald John Trump for high crimes and misdemeanors) and adopts H.Res. 40 (appointing and authorizing managers for the impeachment trial).

The resolution also prohibits resolutions incidental to impeachment relating to H.Res. 24 from being privileged during the remainder of the 117th Congress.

In addition, this resolution extends the following dates in H.Res. 8 (establishing the Rules of the House of Representatives for the 117th Congress by adopting and modifying the House Rules from the 116th Congress, including measures to facilitate the operation of Congress during the ongoing COVID-19 [i.e., coronavirus disease 2019] pandemic), as agreed to January 4, 2021, through:

  • the legislative day of February 11, 2021, by which certain proceedings may take place in the House;
  • the legislative day of February 11, 2021, the authority of the Speaker of the House to suspend the rules; and
  • the legislative day of February 11, 2021, provisions waiving a specified requirement of Rule XIII (Calendar and Committee Reports) to allow consideration of resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules through such legislative day, on the same day they are presented to the House.
Introduced in HouseJan 12, 2021
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 24) impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
Reported to HouseJan 12, 20217

This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of H.Res. 24 (impeaching President Donald John Trump for high crimes and misdemeanors) and adopts H.Res. 40 (appointing and authorizing managers for the impeachment trial).

The resolution also prohibits resolutions incidental to impeachment relating to H.Res. 24 from being privileged during the remainder of the 117th Congress.

In addition, this resolution extends the following dates in H.Res. 8 (establishing the Rules of the House of Representatives for the 117th Congress by adopting and modifying the House Rules from the 116th Congress, including measures to facilitate the operation of Congress during the ongoing COVID-19 [i.e., coronavirus disease 2019] pandemic), as agreed to January 4, 2021, through:

  • the legislative day of February 11, 2021, by which certain proceedings may take place in the House;
  • the legislative day of February 11, 2021, the authority of the Speaker of the House to suspend the rules; and
  • the legislative day of February 11, 2021, provisions waiving a specified requirement of Rule XIII (Calendar and Committee Reports) to allow consideration of resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules through such legislative day, on the same day they are presented to the House.
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