Rep. Shri Thanedar of Michigan triggered the process on Tuesday for the House to vote on his proposed seven articles of impeachment against President Trump. The move sets a mandatory timeline for House action by the end of the week unless Thanedar decides to withdraw his motion.
House Republican leaders are expected to introduce a motion to table, or effectively kill, the resolution. This could put many Democrats in a politically uncomfortable position, forcing them to vote on a measure they might prefer to avoid altogether. Representatives for House Speaker Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries did not respond to inquiries about their positions on the matter.
Thanedar’s impeachment resolution spans 29 pages and outlines accusations against Trump that include obstruction of justice, abuse of power, corruption, and what the resolution characterizes as “tyranny.” The resolution cites Trump’s use of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to centralize authority, as well as concerns regarding his financial conduct and potential violations of the Constitution’s emoluments clause.
He first introduced the articles late last month, shortly after facing an additional primary challenger. In a brief interview at the Capitol, Thanedar said there has been “some communication” with Democratic leadership but noted that he didn’t seek permission before moving forward only informed them of his decision.
Addressing reported frustration from fellow Democrats, Thanedar maintained that Trump’s actions rise to the level of impeachable offenses. “He has conducted unconstitutional activities,” he said. “He has conducted impeachable offenses, and I had to do my constitutional duty.”