HRES 798 · 116th Congress 2019–2021, ended

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

Fact sheet

Latest action · Jan 15, 2020 Received in the Senate.

Progress

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  1. IntroducedJan 15, 2020
  2. Agreed to in HouseJan 15, 2020

Summary

This resolution (1) appoints Representatives Schiff, Nadler, Lofgren, Jeffries, Demings, Crow, and Garcia of Texas as managers to conduct the impeachment trial against the President; (2) requires the Senate to be informed of the appointment; and (3) authorizes the managers to exhibit the articles of impeachment to the Senate and take other necessary actions.

Recorded votes 1

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Roll callQuestionResultDate
House 18Passed228–193Jan 15, 2020

Cosponsors

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No cosponsors are on file for this measure.

Actions 9

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  1. Jan 15, 2020Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 767. (consideration: CR H252-258)
  2. Jan 15, 2020DEBATE - The House proceeded with ten minutes of debate on H. Res. 798.
  3. Jan 15, 2020Introduced in House
  4. Jan 15, 2020Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  5. Jan 15, 2020On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 193 (Roll no. 18). (text: CR H252)

Related bills 1

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  1. Jan 15, 2020Received in Senate

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