U.S. House of Representatives
Description
Lower chamber of the United States Congress
Background
The U.S. House of Representatives is the lower chamber of Congress, composed of 435 members apportioned by state population and serving two-year terms. The House holds the exclusive constitutional power to impeach federal officials. The House impeached Donald Trump twice: in December 2019 on charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress related to Ukraine, and in January 2021 on a charge of incitement of insurrection following the January 6 Capitol attack. The second impeachment passed 232-197, with ten Republican votes, making it the most bipartisan presidential impeachment in U.S. history.
Timeline Appearances
| Event | Date | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Ukraine Quid Pro Quo | Jul-Sep 2019 | Abuse of Power |
| January 6 Capitol Attack | Jan 6, 2021 | Election Tampering |
| Giuliani Defamation Verdict | Dec 15, 2023 | Election Tampering |
| Trump Kills Bipartisan Border Bill | Jan-May 2024 | Abuse of Power |
| One Big Beautiful Bill ICE Funding | Jul 4, 2025 | Abuse of Power |
| Speaker Johnson Delays Grijalva Swearing In | Sep 23, Nov 12, 2025 | Erosion of Democratic Norms |
Key Figures Associated
Sources Involving This Institution
| Source | Type | Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| 116th Congress 1st Session H. Res. 755 | congressional-record | Congress.gov |
| Final Report Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol | congressional-record | GovInfo.gov |
| Giuliani ordered to pay $148 mln to Georgia election workers in defamation trial | news-reporting | Reuters |
| Jury awards $148 million in damages to Georgia election workers over Rudy Giuliani’s 2020 vote lies | news-reporting | AP News |
| Roll Call Vote 116th Congress - 2nd Session - Guilty or Not Guilty (Article I - Articles of Impeachment Against President Donald John Trump) | congressional-record | Senate.gov |
| Sondland Testimony on Ukraine Quid Pro Quo | congressional-testimony | Scribd |