Yoho Resolution Establishes Standards That Define ‘High Crimes and Misdemeanors’

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Ted S. Yoho (R-FL-03) today introduced H.RES. 198 checking presidential power.  The resolution restores Article 1 Powers back to Congress and establishes standards that define “high crimes and misdemeanors.” It will put all Presidents – current and future, both Democrat and Republican – on notice that Congress will finally begin holding them accountable.

Congressman Yoho gave the following statement:

“Many of the people I have the honor of representing are tired of executive overreach and the circumvention of legislative process.  It is a dangerous precedent to set when the President begins to rule by fiat and takes on the role that is specifically reserved for Congress.

“Today’s resolution addresses this issue and begins to set a standard to define what constitutes high crimes and misdemeanors.

“Let me be clear, this resolution isn’t directed at any one president and doesn't favor one party or the other. Essentially, it will put all Presidents – current and future, both Democrat and Republican – on notice that Congress will finally begin holding them accountable.

“I swore to uphold the Constitution and defend the rule of law, regardless of who the President is. This is but a first step in reigning in an overreaching executive and restoring the balance of power in our government – the way our founders intended.”  

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Congressman Ted Yoho serves on the Foreign Affairs and Agriculture Committees. He represents North Florida’s 3rd Congressional District