H.Res. 1486 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on the Judiciary, Aug 24, 2026
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryHouse impeaches Trump on constitutional violations
This resolution formally charges President Donald Trump with abuse of presidential power. It alleges that he allowed immigration and border agencies to violate citizens' constitutional rights—specifically protections against unreasonable searches, freedom of speech, and due process—while preventing courts from overseeing these actions.
How it affects you
If you've interacted with immigration or border enforcement, this directly concerns you, as the charges relate to how those agencies operate and what rights you're entitled to. For most Americans, an impeachment is a formal political process in Congress rather than something that immediately changes day-to-day life, though it can affect how the government enforces immigration law.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Aug 24, 2026)
This resolution impeaches President Donald Trump for high crimes and misdemeanors.
Specifically, the resolution sets forth one article of impeachment concerning abuse of presidential powers by allowing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to operate in violation of the First, Fourth, and Fifth Amendments to the U.S. Constitution while undermining judicial oversight.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
2nd SessionH.Res. 1486
RESOLUTION
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
Sponsor: Rep. Al Green (D-TX-9) · Introduced Aug 24, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Sep 15, 2026: “Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.”
How Congress voted
Official roll callsHouse · On Motion to Table · Sep 15, 2026
Motion to Table Passed 232–147
| Party | Yes | No | Present | Didn’t vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 18 | 147 | 46 | 3 |
| Independents | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republicans | 213 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
18 members voted against most of their party: 18 Democrats voted Yes.
Congress votes on whole bills and amendments, not on single sections.
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- Section(1) Enabling ICE and CBP to act as judge, jury, prosecutor, and executioner when assaulting and committing unjustified killings with impunity, in violation of the Fifth Amendment right to due processNo change
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- Section(2) Enabling ICE and CBP to operate with anonymity and secrecy to terrorize communities, in violation of the Fourth Amendment protection against unreasonable searches and seizures and the Fifth Amendment right to due processNo change
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- Section(3) Enabling ICE and CBP to undermine civil liberties and basic freedom of speech, in violation of the First Amendment right to free speechNo change
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- Section(4) Undermining judicial oversight by flouting the separation of powersNo change
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