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Appointing Managers for President's Impeachment Trial

This document concerns the legal process against the President of the United States. It names a group of individuals from the House of Representatives who will manage the impeachment trial in the Senate. Their role is to present the charges and gather necessary evidence.
Key points
Specific individuals from the House of Representatives are appointed as 'managers' for the impeachment trial.
These individuals are authorized to conduct the trial, gather evidence, and hire staff.
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Status: Adopted
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HRES_40
Sponsor: Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-15]
Process start date: 2021-01-12
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Appointing and authorizing managers for the impeachment trial of Donald John Trump, President of the United States.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HRES_40.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-01-12.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Specific individuals from the House of Representatives are appointed as 'managers' for the impeachment trial.
  • These individuals are authorized to conduct the trial, gather evidence, and hire staff.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Adopted.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-15].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 41, H. Res. 40 is considered passed House. (consideration: CR H192; text: CR H192)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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