VoterlyH.Res. 798: Appointing and authorizing managers for the impeachment trial of Donald John Trump, President of the United States.
116th Congress · Sponsored from New York · In progress
What this bill does
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.
Key facts
- Status In progress
- Introduced 2020-01-15
- Policy area Congress
- Cosponsors 0
- Latest action Received in the Senate.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-10] introduced H.Res. 798. 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. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-10]'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.
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Frequently asked questions
What does H.Res. 798 do?
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 exh…
Who sponsored H.Res. 798?
Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-10] (D) of New York is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.Res. 798?
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. 798 now law?
Not yet. The current status is "In progress." See the latest action above for details.