Steve Cohen (D-TN)
Impeaching Donald J. Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
A Democratic resolution with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution outlines multiple articles of impeachment against Donald J. Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors. The document details allegations including undermining democracy, unauthorized military actions, extrajudicial killings, and the deployment of military forces against American cities. Additional articles cite violations regarding birthright citizenship, political retribution through withheld federal grants, and the imposition of loyalty tests on the civil service. Further charges involve defying judicial orders, unlawfully withholding appropriated funds, obstructing U.S. Attorney appointments, and dismantling the Department of Education. The resolution also addresses the mass termination of inspectors general, unlawful tariffs, political prosecutions, abuse of the pardon power, and attacks on a free press. Finally, it includes counts concerning retaliatory actions against law firms and universities, demolishing the White House East Wing, self-aggrandizement, and emoluments violations.
Yes· 3 of 4
- Scored +4
Does this give the federal government more power?
The resolution outlines numerous instances of the executive branch expanding its authority into areas reserved for Congress or the judiciary.
- Scored +3
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The impeachment resolution itself serves to document, investigate, and expose alleged abuses of executive power and official misconduct.
- Scored +2
Does this raise the taxes companies pay?
Article XV notes that sweeping global tariffs acted as a nationwide tax increase on United States businesses and consumers.
The opposite· 3 of 32
- Scored -6
Would immigrants be better off under this?
Executive orders attempting to restrict birthright citizenship and deport individuals via wartime mechanisms severely impacted immigrants.
- Scored -5
Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?
Executive orders attempting to restrict birthright citizenship and deport individuals via wartime authorities severely impaired paths for immigrants.
- Scored -5
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?
Multiple articles document extrajudicial killings, deportations without due process, and the bypassing of judicial proceedings.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection of Civil Service Independence: Provisions addressing the protection of federal employees aim to safeguard a professional, nonpartisan civil service accountable to law rather than political patronage, as seen in the discussions surrounding Article VII.
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Defense of Constitutional Separation of Powers: Several articles emphasize the protection of Congress's exclusive powers, such as the authority to declare war under Article I and the power of the purse, ensuring that elected officials respect the checks and balances designed for the good of the people.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Socioeconomic Burdens from Unauthorized Tariffs: Article XV notes that sweeping global tariffs extracted billions of dollars from United States businesses and consumers without the consent of Congress, acting as a nationwide tax increase.
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Stifling of Public Safety and Disaster Funding: Article VI and Article X detail the withholding or canceling of congressionally appropriated grants, public safety funding, and disaster-preparedness funding from states and communities based on political affiliation or administrative preferences.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would immigrants be better off under this? — Executive orders attempting to restrict birthright citizenship and deport individuals via wartime mechanisms severely impacted immigrants. Would students be better off under this? — Efforts to dismantle the Department of Education and freeze research funding created uncertainty for students and educational institutions. Would people in cities be better off under this? — The deployment of military forces into major cities like Los Angeles, Chicago, and Washington, D.C. negatively impacted urban communities. Would business owners be better off under this? — Sweeping emergency tariffs extracted billions of dollars from U.S. businesses without congressional consent. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The withholding of public safety, disaster relief, and social program funds negatively impacted lower-income populations. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Tariffs and economic policy disruptions imposed financial burdens across middle-income households. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The termination of Inspectors General across departments including Veterans Affairs disrupted administrative oversight for veterans.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this raise the taxes companies pay? — Article XV notes that sweeping global tariffs acted as a nationwide tax increase on United States businesses and consumers. Does this make the government pay for what it commits to? — Multiple articles cite the unlawful impoundment of funds and creation of unauthorized compensation funds from the Treasury's Judgment Fund. Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — Interference with independent watchdogs and consumer regulatory bodies undermined consumer protection functions. Is this likely to grow the economy? — Unauthorized tariffs and interference with federal contracts and grants created economic burdens for U.S. businesses. Does this make it easier to run a small business? — Actions such as the termination of SBA grants and targeted measures against business ecosystems negatively impacted small business support. Is this likely to slow the rise in prices? — Sweeping unilateral tariffs increased costs for businesses and consumers across the nation. Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — The resolution highlights billions in unauthorized expenditures, such as funds directed toward the White House East Wing renovation and foreign detentions. Does this reduce what the federal government owes? — Articles IV and X detail massive expenditures and withheld or inefficiently managed funds that negatively impact fiscal balances.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this tighten control of the border? — Aggressive immigration enforcement measures and the invocation of wartime statutes tightened border and removal controls. Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens? — Executive orders attempting to restrict birthright citizenship and deport individuals via wartime authorities severely impaired paths for immigrants. Does this protect what people are allowed to say in public life? — Actions targeting news organizations, journalists, and universities for their speech and editorial content violated First Amendment protections. Does this make casting a ballot easier in practice? — Political interference and threats toward election infrastructure discouraged civic participation and administration. Does this protect the right to vote? — Actions such as federal law enforcement seizures of voter rolls and pressure on election administration undermined voting integrity protections. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The dismantling or freezing of grant programs and foreign assistance funding negatively affected community support structures. Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — Articles detail retaliatory withholding of funds from states and institutions over civil rights and diversity initiatives.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad? — Unilateral military actions in Iran and Venezuela bypassed congressional authorization and diplomatic channels. Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — Unilateral military strikes and extrajudicial actions strained diplomatic relations and international norms. Does this make trade with other countries easier? — Sweeping global tariffs enacted through emergency powers disrupted international trade agreements and flows. Does this give the government more power to monitor people inside the country? — The resolution details the misuse of intelligence and law enforcement apparatuses for domestic enforcement and seizing voting infrastructure.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster? — Article VI and Article X detail the withholding of FEMA disaster-preparedness funding and public safety grants from states based on political considerations. Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power? — Article VI highlights the termination of hundreds of clean-energy grants worth billions of dollars. Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The freezing and cancellation of clean-energy grants across numerous states scaled back environmental protection initiatives.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — Articles X and XXII highlight the freezing of billions of dollars in scientific and university research grants. Does this put more money into public schools? — Article X notes that funding for programs like the Renew America's Schools Program was illegally withheld.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The resolution outlines numerous instances of the executive branch expanding its authority into areas reserved for Congress or the judiciary. Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The impeachment resolution itself serves to document, investigate, and expose alleged abuses of executive power and official misconduct. Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts? — Multiple articles document extrajudicial killings, deportations without due process, and the bypassing of judicial proceedings. Does this protect the individual right to speak freely? — Actions penalizing journalists, law firms, and universities for protected speech directly suppressed First Amendment freedoms. Does this leave more decisions to the states? — Federal funding freezes and military deployments into cities against the objections of local and state leaders infringed upon state authority.
- 9/24/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.