Impeaching Donald J. Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
This resolution (HRES 537) formally impeaches former President Donald J. Trump for alleged constitutional violations related to military action. It specifically accuses him of ordering U.S. military strikes on Iran on June 21, 2025, without Congress’s approval or timely notice - a direct violation of the Constitution’s War Powers Clause (Article I, Section 8), which grants Congress sole authority to declare war. The resolution claims this action, taken despite no imminent threat to the U.S., undermined separation of powers and endangered democratic norms. As a procedural impeachment resolution (not a law), it seeks to transmit charges to the Senate for trial.
Bill status
in committee
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2025
Committee Review
Jun 2025
House Passage
Jun 2025
Senate Passage
President
Introduced Jun 24, 2025
Last action Jun 24, 2025
Floor votes · House Jun 24, 2025
How they voted
344–79
Passed · 9 other
Total votes 432
Jun 24, 2025
D
Democratic212
60% Yea
I
Independent1
100% Yea
R
Republican219
98% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
9
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Jun 24, 2025
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
lower
Jun 24, 2025
House · Passed
House Vote: Passed (344-79-9)
house
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Ask Maddy
·
AI policy assistant
Ask Maddy about HRES 537
Scope: US
Hi! I can help you understand HRES 537. What would you like to know?
Try one of these
i
Maddy answers using official bill text and legislative records. Always verify before sharing.
Sources cited inline