Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) moved to force a vote Wednesday on her resolution to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in “inherent contempt” of Congress and fine him $10,000 for each day that he declines to turn over audio from President Biden’s interview with special counsel Robert Hur over his handling of classified documents.
House leaders, who had two legislative days to act on the matter, held an immediate vote on tabling the measure — which failed 207-209 — and then one on sending the resolution to the Rules Committee, which also failed 207-211.
Four Republicans joined with all Democrats in voting to table and refer the resolution: Reps. John Duarte (Calif.), Dave Joyce (Ohio), Tom McClintock (Calif.) and Mike Turner (Ohio).
The chamber proceeded to debate on the underlying resolution with a vote expected Thursday.
Luna moves to force vote on fining Garland $10,000 per day
Anna Paulina Luna by Gage Skidmore is licensed under Flickr Creative Commons
Anna Paulina Luna by Gage Skidmore is licensed under Flickr Creative Commons
Source:
The Hill
