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House Sets Rules for Impeachment Debate

This resolution sets the rules for the House of Representatives to debate and vote on impeaching the President. It limits debate time and restricts other procedural actions during this important discussion.
Key points
Allows immediate debate on impeaching the President.
Limits the time for debate to two hours.
Restricts other procedural moves during the debate.
Changes a date in a previous House rule from January 28 to February 11.
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VOTING RESULTS
2021-01-13
52%
For 221
Against 203
Abstain 0
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Status: Adopted
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HRES_41
Sponsor: Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]
Process start date: 2021-01-12
Voting date: 2021-01-13
Meeting no: 1
Voting no: 16
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 24) impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HRES_41.

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:

  • Allows immediate debate on impeaching the President.
  • Limits the time for debate to two hours.
  • Restricts other procedural moves during the debate.
  • Changes a date in a previous House rule from January 28 to February 11.
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

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: voting record

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 203 (Roll no. 16). (text: CR H151-152)

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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