House Democrat moves to force Trump impeachment vote
Rep. Shri Thanedar introduced the resolution as privileged on Tuesday, meaning leaders have 2 days to take it up for a vote
By Elizabeth Elkind Fox News
Published May 13, 2025 2:52pm EDT
A lone House Democrat is moving to force a chamber-wide vote on his impeachment resolution against President Donald Trump.
Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Mich., introduced his impeachment resolution as privileged on Tuesday afternoon, meaning leaders have two days of the House in session to take up the legislation.
House GOP leaders could move to table the motion, a procedural vote aimed to scuttle a piece of legislation without having lawmakers vote on the legislation itself.
But an impeachment vote would likely put vulnerable House Democrats in a tough spot.
Democrats have struggled to unite behind a potent message since the 2024 election, and such a vote could be politically perilous for their most vulnerable members as they work to win back the House majority in 2026.
No Republicans are likely to support impeaching Trump, however, meaning Thanedar's measure will likely fail.
"Donald Trump has unlawfully conducted himself, bringing shame to the presidency and the people of the United States," Thanedar said when deeming his resolution privileged.
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