House Judiciary Committee member Rep. Steve Cohen of Tennessee introduced 26 articles of impeachment against President Trump on Thursday, offering House Democrats a detailed blueprint for targeting the White House if they reclaim the majority in November's midterm elections.

Comprehensive Indictment of Second Term

Cohen's resolution covers allegations ranging from abuse of power and violations of the presidential oath to self-dealing and obstruction of Congress. The Tennessee Democrat filed the expansive impeachment package as Republicans maintain control of the House, where Democratic efforts to impeach Trump have repeatedly failed to gain traction.

The House tabled an earlier Trump impeachment resolution on September 15 by a vote of 232 to 147. Cohen's new resolution has not yet received a hearing or vote in the House Judiciary Committee, according to International Business Times.

Democratic Strategy Complicates Midterm Message

The impeachment push forced House Democrats to go on record regarding whether they support using an extreme measure against the president, potentially complicating their pitch in competitive districts ahead of the midterms. Some Democrats worry that impeachment attempts will energize Trump's base and make it tougher for their party to flip the House.

Previous impeachment bids have revealed significant rifts among Democrats. When Rep. Al Green brought an impeachment resolution to the floor in September, dozens of Democrats declined to register a position on the measure. Republicans made a motion to table the resolution, effectively killing it.

Lame Duck Blueprint

As the battle for control of the House intensifies, Cohen's 26 article resolution represents what Republicans describe as a preview of Democratic priorities if they win back the chamber. The comprehensive nature of the document suggests Democrats have been compiling alleged grievances throughout Trump's second presidency.

Trump predicted in January at a House Republican policy retreat that Democrats would find a reason to impeach him if they won the midterms. Cohen's Thursday filing appears to validate that forecast, providing House Democrats with a ready made framework for impeachment proceedings should they gain subpoena power in January.