Condemning and censuring President Donald Trump.

House Resolution

H.Res. 1065

119th Congress

Condemning and censuring President Donald Trump.

In Committee

Introduced:Feb 13, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Steve Cohen

D - TN

Cosponsors

0

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Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Summary

This resolution formally condemns and censures President Donald Trump, expressing the House of Representatives' official disapproval of actions he has taken while in office. A censure is a symbolic rebuke that places congressional criticism in the official record but carries no legal penalties or removal from office.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Introduced2/13/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Condemning and censuring President Donald Trump.

This resolution formally condemns and censures President Donald Trump, expressing the House of Representatives' official disapproval of actions he has taken while in office. A censure is a symbolic rebuke that places congressional criticism in the official rec

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This resolution formally condemns and censures President Donald Trump, expressing the House of Representatives' official disapproval of actions he has taken while in office. A censure is a symbolic rebuke that places congressional criticism in the official record but carries no legal penalties or removal from office.

Bill Number: 1065
Introduced: 2/13/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Policy Area: Government Operations and Politics

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Title: Condemning and censuring President Donald Trump.
Bill Number: 1065
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced: 2/13/2026
Summary: This resolution formally condemns and censures President Donald Trump, expressing the House of Representatives' official disapproval of actions he has taken while in office. A censure is a symbolic rebuke that places congressional criticism in the official record but carries no legal penalties or re

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution formally condemns and censures President Donald Trump, expressing the House of Representatives' official disapproval of actions he has taken while in office. A censure is a symbolic rebuke that places congressional criticism in the official record but carries no legal penalties or removal from office.

Last updated: 2/20/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Censure is one of Congress's strongest symbolic tools to officially reprimand a sitting president, though it has no legal force and does not result in removal from office
The resolution was introduced by a single Democratic representative with no cosponsors, suggesting limited bipartisan support at this stage
The specific actions prompting this censure attempt are not detailed in the basic bill information, though the resolution presumably outlines Trump's condemned conduct
The resolution currently sits in the Judiciary Committee and would require a House floor vote to pass, which appears unlikely without broader support
If passed, this would be a formal historical record of congressional disapproval but would not affect Trump's presidential powers or duties

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This resolution would have primarily symbolic rather than practical impact on everyday Americans. If passed, it would serve as an official congressional statement of disapproval that enters the historical record, potentially affecting Trump's legacy and the political landscape heading into future elections. However, it would not change any laws, policies, or presidential powers, meaning Americans would see no immediate changes to government operations or their daily lives.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

1065, 119th Congress (2026). "Condemning and censuring President Donald Trump.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hres-1065

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