This resolution would charge President Trump with abusing his power by ordering strikes on Iran without Congress. It says Congress, not the President alone, has the power to start a war. The House set the resolution aside, so it has not moved to a Senate trial.
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Impeaching Donald J. Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors. is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Latest action on H.Res. 537: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Who this affects: This resolution mainly affects President Trump, Congress, and how the federal government handles decisions about war. It could also matter to service members and the public because it deals with who gets to decide when U.S. forces are used abroad. Since the House set the resolution aside, it has no direct legal effect unless lawmakers take it up again.
Why this matters: This matters because it deals with who has the power to take the country toward war. The resolution says the President cannot make that decision alone when Congress has not approved it. It also shows how impeachment can be used to challenge a president's use of military force. Since the resolution was set aside, its next step is unclear from the text alone.
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Officially: Impeaching Donald J. Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
This resolution would charge President Trump with abusing his power by ordering strikes on Iran without Congress. It says Congress, not the President alone, has the power to start a war. The House set the resolution aside, so it has not moved to a Senate trial.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend HRES537. Modern Action shows what the bill would change, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
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Introduced
Introduced in House
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Latest: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (6/24/2025)
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Agreed to in House
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