This resolution sets forth two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump for high crimes and misdemeanors on charges of (1) abuse of presidential power by calling for the execution of Members of Congress, and (2) abuse of presidential power to intimidate federal judges in violation of the separation of powers and independence of the judiciary.
CR H5787-5789; text: CR H5787-5788)
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.
CR H5787-5789; text: CR H5787-5788)
Scalise moved to table the measure.
237 - 140, 47 Present (Roll no. 322).
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.