H.Res.1292 — 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.
House Roll Call
H.Res.1292
| Bill | H.Res.1292 — 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. |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Agreeing to the Resolution |
| Vote type | Yea-and-Nay |
| Result | Passed |
| Totals | Yea 216 / Nay 207 / Present 0 / Not Voting 8 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 216 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| D | 0 | 206 | 0 | 7 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Agreeing to the Resolution
Bill Analysis
HRES 1292, introduced in the 118th Congress, is a resolution recommending that the House of Representatives find U.S. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland in contempt of Congress. This action arises from Garland’s refusal to comply with a subpoena issued by the House Committee on the Judiciary, which sought documents and testimony related to various investigations and oversight functions.
The resolution underscores the authority of Congress to compel testimony and the production of documents from executive branch officials, asserting the legislative body’s role in overseeing the enforcement of laws and the administration of justice. The Committee on the Judiciary, which is responsible for matters related to the administration of justice, has expressed concerns regarding the lack of transparency and accountability from the Department of Justice (DOJ) under Garland’s leadership.
If adopted, the resolution would formally declare Garland in contempt, potentially leading to further legal and procedural actions against him, including the possibility of fines or other penalties. The resolution emphasizes the importance of cooperation between the executive and legislative branches, particularly in matters of public interest and oversight.
Key stakeholders affected by this resolution include the DOJ, which would be under increased scrutiny, and members of Congress who are tasked with oversight responsibilities. The resolution reflects the ongoing tensions between the legislative and executive branches regarding access to information and accountability.
The latest action on HRES 1292 involved a motion to reconsider the resolution, which was laid on the table and agreed to without objection, indicating that the House has opted not to revisit the matter at this time. This resolution highlights the ongoing challenges in congressional oversight and the balance of power between branches of government.
Yea (216)
K
Kelly Armstrong
D
Dan Bishop
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 Garcia
B
Bob Good
K
Kay Granger
G
Garret Graves
M
Mark Green
D
Doug Lamborn
J
Jake LaTurner
D
Debbie Lesko
B
Blaine Luetkemeyer
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
D
David Schweikert
P
Pete Sessions
M
Michelle Steel
M
Michael Waltz
B
Brad Wenstrup
B
Brandon Williams
Nay (207)
C
Colin Allred
E
Earl Blumenauer
C
Cori Bush
Y
Yadira Caraveo
T
Tony Cárdenas
M
Matt Cartwright
G
Gerald Connolly
J
Jason Crow
L
Lloyd Doggett
A
Anna Eshoo
R
Ruben Gallego
J
Jeff Jackson
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
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
Not Voting (8)
J
Jamaal Bowman
J
John Garamendi
R
Raúl Grijalva
S
Sheila Jackson Lee
