During the first and second presidencies of Donald Trump, several resolutions were introduced to either directly impeach Trump or to authorize an impeachment inquiry (investigation) against him. There had been efforts to impeach Trump throughout various points of his presidency. Trump was ultimately twice impeached during his first presidency
Trump took office in 2025 for a second non-consecutive term, during which some efforts to impeach have emerged.
First presidency
115th Congress + Impeachment resolutions introduced in the 115th U.S. Congress Resolution # Date introduced Sponsor Number of co-sponsors Resolution's impact(if adopted) Reason Actions taken H.Res.438 July 12, 2017 Brad Sherman (D–CA-30)1 Impeachment Preventing, obstructing, and impeding the administration of justice during a federal investigation, including by dismissing FBI Director James Comey Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary on July 12, 2017 H.Res.621 November 15, 2017 Steve Cohen (D–TN-9)17 ImpeachmentObstruction of justice Violation of the Foreign Emoluments Clause of the Constitution, Violation of the Domestic Emoluments Clause of the Constitution, Abuse of power by undermining the independence of the federal judiciary and the rule of law, including by dismissing FBI Director James Comey Undermining freedom of the press Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary on November 17, 2017 H.Res.646 December 6, 2017 Al Green (D–TX-9)0 Impeachment Two articles of impeachment related to racially inflammatory statements made as president that allegedly brought harm to American society and injury on the people of the United States Considered as a privileged matter on December 6, 2017 and the House voted 364–58 to table the resolution (with 4 additional members voting present"). No further actions H.Res.705 January 19, 2018 Al Green (D–TX-9)0 Impeachment Two articles of impeachment related to racially inflammatory statements made as president that allegedly brought harm to American society and injury on the people of the United States Considered as a privileged matter on January 19, 2018 and the House voted 355–66 to table the resolution (with 3 additional members voting present"). No further actions
116th Congress + Impeachment resolutions introduced in the 116th U.S. Congress Resolution # Date introduced Sponsor Number of co-sponsors Resolution's impact(if adopted) Reason Actions taken H.Res.13 January 3, 2019 Brad Sherman (D–CA-30)1 Impeachment Preventing, obstructing, and impeding the administration of justice during a federal investigation, including by dismissing FBI Director James Comey Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary on January 3, 2019; referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties on February 4, 2019 H.Res.257 March 27, 2019 Rashida Tlaib (D–MI-13)17 House Committee on the Judiciary directed to launch an impeachment inquiry Referred to the House Committee on Rules on March 27, 2019 H.Res.396 May 22, 2019 Sheila Jackson Lee (D–TX-18)7 House Committee on the Judiciary directed to launch an impeachment inquiry Referred to the House Committee on Rules on May 22, 2019 H.Res.498 July 17, 2019 Al Green (D–TX-9)0 Impeachment "Racist comments that have legitimized and increased fear and hatred of new Americans and people of color" Considered as a privileged matter on July 17, 2019 and the House voted 332–95 to table the resolution. No further actions H.Res.660 October 29, 2019 Jim McGovern (D–MA-2)8 Formally outlined procedures for public hearings to be held as part of the then-ongoing impeachment inquiry against Donald Trump Trump-Ukraine scandal Adopted by the House by a vote of 232–196 H.Res.755 December 10, 2019 Jerry Nadler (D–NY-10)0 Impeachment Trump-Ukraine scandal Amended version reported by the Committee on the Judiciary on December 15, 2019; article 1 adopted on December 18, 2019 by a vote of 230–197; article 2 adopted on December 18, 2019 by a vote of 229–198
117th Congress After the January 6, 2021, United States Capitol attack (which followed months of efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election by Trump), several resolutions were introduced on January 11, 2021 to impeach the lame-duck Trump for a second time. One was adopted by the House on January 13, 2021.
+ Impeachment resolutions introduced in the 117th U.S. Congress Resolution # Date introduced Sponsor Number of co-sponsors Resolution's impact(if adopted) Reason Actions taken H.Res.24 January 11, 2021 David Cicilline (D–RI-1)217 Impeachment Inciting "an insurrection against the government of the United States" Adopted by the House by a vote of 232–197 on January 13, 2021 H.Res.26 January 11, 2021 Sheila Jackson Lee (D–TX-8)35 Impeachment Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary on January 11, 2021; referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties on March 4, 2021 H.Res.31 January 11, 2021 Ilhan Omar (D–MN-5)87 Impeachment Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary on January 11, 2021; referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties on March 4, 2021 H.Res.34 January 11, 2021 Maxine Waters (D–CA-43)12 Impeachment Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary on January 11, 2021; referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties on March 4, 2021 H.Res.37 January 11, 2021 Al Green (D–TX-9)0 ImpeachmentWeaponizing hate for political gain Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary on January 12, 2021; referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties on March 4, 2021
Second presidency
119th Congress + Impeachment resolutions introduced in the 119th United States Congress Resolution # Date introduced Sponsor Number of co-sponsors Resolution's impact(if adopted) Reason Actions taken H.Res.353 April 28, 2025 Shri Thanedar (D–MI-13)1 Impeachment Obstruction of justice, Usurpation of appropriations power, Abuse of trade powers and international aggression, Violation of First Amendment rights, Creation of unlawful office, Bribery and corruption, Tyranny Rep. Thanedar notified the House of his intent to offer a privileged resolution pursuant to clause 2(a)(1) of rule IX at 2:16PM on May 13th, 2025. The Chair announced that a determination will be made at the time designated for consideration of the resolution. H.Res.415May 15, 2025Al Green (D-TX-9)1ImpeachmentDevolving democracy within the United States into authoritarianism with himself as an authoritarian PresidentReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary on May 15, 2025.H.Res.537June 24, 2025Al Green (D-TX-9)1ImpeachmentAbuse of presidential powers by usurping Congress's power to declare war. Tabled on June 24, 2025 by a vote of 344-79 H. Res. 939 December 10th, 2025Al Green (D-TX-9)2 Impeachment Abuse of presidential power by calling for the execution of members of Congress, abuse of presidential power by intimidating federal judges in violation of the separation of powers and the independence of the judiciary. Tabled on December 11th, 2025 by a vote of 237-140 H. Res. 1155 April 6th, 2026John Larson (D-CT-01)2 Impeachment Abuse of presidential powers by usurping Congress's power to declare war. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary on April 6th, 2026. August 24, 2026Al Green (D-TX-9)0ImpeachmentFailure to uphold solemn presidential oath to protect the constitution. Abuse of presidential powers.Tabled on September 15th, 2026 by a vote of "H. Res. 1486" www.congress.gov. Retrieved 2026-08-31
See also List of impeachment resolutions introduced against Andrew Johnson List of impeachment resolutions introduced against Joe Biden
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