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Impeaching John James McConnell Jr., Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island, for high crimes and misdemeanors.

3/26/2025, 12:45 PM

Summary of Bill HRES 241

Bill 119 H.Res. 241 is a resolution introduced in the US Congress to impeach John James McConnell Jr., the Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island. The resolution accuses McConnell of committing high crimes and misdemeanors, which are serious offenses that are grounds for impeachment according to the US Constitution.

The resolution does not provide specific details about the alleged high crimes and misdemeanors committed by McConnell. However, it is clear that the members of Congress who introduced the resolution believe that McConnell's actions warrant impeachment.

Impeachment is a process by which a government official can be removed from office for misconduct. In this case, if the resolution is passed by the House of Representatives, McConnell would face a trial in the Senate, where he could be removed from his position as Chief Judge. It is important to note that impeachment is a serious and rare process in the United States, and it requires strong evidence of wrongdoing. The introduction of this resolution indicates that there are serious concerns about McConnell's conduct as Chief Judge of the District of Rhode Island. Overall, Bill 119 H.Res. 241 is a significant development in the US Congress, as it represents a potential effort to hold a high-ranking judicial official accountable for alleged misconduct.

Current Status of Bill HRES 241

Bill HRES 241 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 24, 2025. Bill HRES 241 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 24, 2025.  Bill HRES 241's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of March 24, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 241

Total Number of Sponsors
2
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
2
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
9
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
9
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 241

Primary Policy Focus

Law

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 241

Impeaching John James McConnell Jr., Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
Impeaching John James McConnell Jr., Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island, for high crimes and misdemeanors.

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