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H.Res. 537 — Impeaching Donald J. Trump (119th Congress)

Rep. Al Green (D‑TX‑9)

Date Introduced

June 24, 2025

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/537/text


Summary of Allegations

Single Article of Impeachment — Abuse of Presidential Powers

The resolution alleges that President Donald J. Trump:

  • Ordered U.S. military strikes without congressional authorization
  • Usurped Congress’s constitutional authority to declare war
  • Failed to faithfully execute the laws
  • Acted in a manner that undermines constitutional separation of powers

The core claim is that unauthorized military action constitutes an impeachable abuse of power.


Non‑Paywalled Article Supporting / Reporting on the Resolution

Citizens’ Impeachment — “H. Res. 537 – Citizens’ Impeachment”
https://www.citizensimpeachment.org/hres537

This article is fully accessible and summarizes:

  • The filing of the resolution
  • The allegation of unauthorized military strikes
  • The procedural handling (Rule IX, motion to table, vote)
  • Political context and cosponsors