This resolution finds Attorney General Merrick Brian Garland in contempt of Congress for failing to comply with a congressional subpoena. It also directs the Speaker of the House to (1) certify the related report from the House Judiciary Committee to the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia for criminal proceedings, and (2) take all other appropriate action to enforce the subpoena.
[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
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[H. Res. 1292 Engrossed in House (EH)]
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H. Res. 1292
In the House of Representatives, U. S.,
June 12, 2024.
Resolved, That Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General, U.S. Department of
Justice, shall be found to be in contempt of Congress for failure to comply with
a congressional subpoena.
Resolved, That pursuant to 2 U.S.C. Sec. Sec. 192 and 194, the Speaker of
the House of Representatives shall certify the report of the Committee on the
Judiciary, detailing the refusal of Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General, U.S.
Department of Justice, to produce documents, records, and materials to the
Committee on the Judiciary as directed by subpoena, to the United States
Attorney for the District of Columbia, to the end that Attorney General Merrick
B. Garland be proceeded against in the manner and form provided by law.
Resolved, That the Speaker of the House shall otherwise take all
appropriate action to enforce the subpoena.
Attest:
Clerk.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
By direction of the Committee on the Judiciary, Mr. Jordan called up H. Res. 1292 and asked for its immediate consideration.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1287. (consideration: CR H3759-3767)
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8070. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8070 under a structured rule and the resolution accompanying House Report 118-527 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on each measure and one motion to recommit on H.R. 8070.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1292.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced further proceedings on H. Res. 1292 would be postponed.
Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, further proceedings resumed on H.Res. 1292.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3970-3971)
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 207 (Roll no. 260). (text: CR H3759)
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On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 207 (Roll no. 260). (text: CR H3759)
Roll Call #260 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.