Recommending that the House of Representatives find United States Attorney General Merrick B. Garland in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with a subpoena duly issued by the Committee on the Judiciary.

Summary

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.

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Timeline

1. 12 June 2024

   Floor

   By direction of the Committee on the Judiciary, Mr. Jordan called up H. Res. 1292 and asked for its immediate consideration.

   Source: Floor

2. 12 June 2024

   Passed

   Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

   Source: Floor

3. 12 June 2024

   Vote

   On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 207 (Roll no. 260). (text: CR H3759)

   Source: Floor

4. 12 June 2024

   Vote

   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)

   Source: Floor

5. 12 June 2024

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

6. 12 June 2024

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

7. 12 June 2024

   Floor

   The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

   Source: Floor

8. 12 June 2024

   Floor

   Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1287. (consideration: CR H3759-3767)

   Source: Floor

Votes

Versions

• Engrossed in House · 12 June 2024 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Engrossed in House (text)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 12 June 2024

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• Engrossed in House (PDF)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 12 June 2024

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• Passed House

  summary · EN · 12 June 2024

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Sponsors

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