VoterlyH.Res. 767: Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 755) impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
116th Congress · Sponsored from Massachusetts · Passed a chamber
What this bill does
This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of H.Res. 755 (impeaching the President for high crimes and misdemeanors). The resolution (1) designates certain individuals to be admitted to the Hall of the House of Representatives, during consideration of H.Res. 755; (2) after adoption of H.Res. 755, makes it in order to consider in the House a resolution appointing and authorizing managers for the impeachment trial, if offered by the chair of the House Committee on the Judiciary; and (3) prohibits any other resolution incidental to impeachment relating to H.Res. 755 from being privileged during the remainder of the 116th Congress. The chair of the Committee on the Judiciary may insert in the Congressional Record, within five legislative days after its adoption, such materials as the chair may deem explanatory of (1) H.Res. 755, and (2) the resolution appointing and authorizing managers for the impeachment trial.
Key facts
- Status Passed a chamber
- Introduced 2019-12-17
- Policy area Congress
- Cosponsors 0
- Latest action Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2] introduced H.Res. 767. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.
See Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]'s donors & voting record →
Campaign donations show who helps fund the sponsor's election; they are not the same as who drafted or lobbied for the bill text. Lobbying disclosures are separate public records.
Take a position & compare alignment
Agree or disagree with H.Res. 767? Go to the homepage to record your view and compare your stance with how your representatives vote. See Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]'s profile to vote on their bills and check your alignment % with the sponsor.
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Frequently asked questions
What does H.Res. 767 do?
This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of H.Res. 755 (impeaching the President for high crimes and misdemeanors). The resolution (1) designates certain individuals to be admitted to the Hall of the House of Representatives, during consideration of H.Res. 755; (2) …
Who sponsored H.Res. 767?
Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2] (D) of Massachusetts is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.Res. 767?
Campaign-finance records (Federal Election Commission) show who funds the bill's sponsor. Separately, federal lobbying disclosures filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act list the companies and lobbyists who reported lobbying on specific bills. Voterly links the sponsor's donors; lobbying records are public at the U.S. Senate and House lobbying databases.
Is H.Res. 767 now law?
Not yet. The current status is "Passed a chamber." See the latest action above for details.