H.Res.12 — Establishing a Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government as a select investigative subcommittee of the Committee on the Judiciary.
House Roll Call
H.Res.12
| Bill | H.Res.12 — Establishing a Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government as a select investigative subcommittee of the Committee on the Judiciary. |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Agreeing to the Resolution |
| Vote type | Yea-and-Nay |
| Result | Passed |
| Totals | Yea 221 / Nay 211 / Present 0 / Not Voting 2 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 221 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D | 0 | 211 | 0 | 1 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Agreeing to the Resolution
Bill Analysis
Bill Summary: HRES 12 (118th Congress)
HRES 12 establishes a Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government as a subcommittee of the House Committee on the Judiciary. This subcommittee is tasked with investigating allegations of misuse of federal power against individuals or groups, particularly concerning civil liberties and constitutional rights. The formation of this subcommittee reflects ongoing concerns regarding the potential overreach of federal agencies and the implications for personal freedoms.
The subcommittee will consist of up to 21 members, including Members of Congress, Delegates, or the Resident Commissioner, appointed by the Speaker of the House. Notably, the composition allows for a maximum of 9 members to be appointed in consultation with the Minority Leader, ensuring bipartisan representation. This structure is designed to foster a balanced approach to the subcommittee’s investigations.
The subcommittee’s mandate includes examining the operations of various federal agencies, such as the Department of Justice, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Department of Homeland Security, among others. It aims to scrutinize practices that may infringe upon citizens’ rights, thereby benefiting individuals and advocacy groups concerned with civil liberties.
Key timelines for the subcommittee’s activities are not explicitly outlined in the resolution; however, the establishment of the subcommittee indicates an immediate intent to commence investigations into relevant issues. The unanimous consent for the subcommittee’s composition signifies bipartisan support for its formation, which may facilitate prompt action on its investigative agenda.
In summary, HRES 12 creates a framework for oversight and accountability regarding the federal government’s actions, particularly in relation to civil rights, and positions Congress to respond to concerns about governmental overreach.
Yea (221)
K
Kelly Armstrong
D
Dan Bishop
K
Ken Buck
L
Larry Bucshon
M
Michael Burgess
K
Ken Calvert
J
Jerry Carl
L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer
A
Anthony D'Esposito
J
John Duarte
J
Jeff Duncan
A
A. Ferguson
S
Scott Franklin
M
Matt Gaetz
M
Mike Gallagher
M
Mike Garcia
B
Bob Good
K
Kay Granger
G
Garret Graves
M
Mark Green
B
Bill Johnson
D
Doug Lamborn
J
Jake LaTurner
D
Debbie Lesko
B
Blaine Luetkemeyer
K
Kevin McCarthy
L
Lisa McClain
P
Patrick McHenry
M
Marcus Molinaro
A
Alexander Mooney
G
Greg Pence
B
Bill Posey
C
Cathy Rodgers
M
Matthew Rosendale
J
John Rutherford
G
George Santos
D
David Schweikert
P
Pete Sessions
M
Michelle Steel
C
Chris Stewart
M
Michael Waltz
B
Brad Wenstrup
B
Brandon Williams
Nay (211)
C
Colin Allred
E
Earl Blumenauer
J
Jamaal Bowman
C
Cori Bush
Y
Yadira Caraveo
T
Tony Cárdenas
M
Matt Cartwright
D
David Cicilline
G
Gerald Connolly
J
Jason Crow
L
Lloyd Doggett
A
Anna Eshoo
R
Ruben Gallego
J
John Garamendi
R
Raúl Grijalva
B
Brian Higgins
J
Jeff Jackson
S
Sheila Jackson Lee
D
Daniel Kildee
D
Derek Kilmer
A
Ann Kuster
B
Barbara Lee
K
Kathy Manning
L
Lucy McBath
G
Grace Napolitano
W
Wiley Nickel
B
Bill Pascrell
D
Donald Payne
M
Mary Peltola
D
Dean Phillips
K
Katie Porter
C
C. Ruppersberger
J
John Sarbanes
A
Abigail Spanberger
E
Eric Swalwell
R
Rashida Tlaib
D
David Trone
N
Nydia Velázquez
D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
J
Jennifer Wexton
S
Susan Wild
