US Congressional Bill: Contempt of the House of Representatives by Attorney General Merrick Garland

Main Subject: Congress

HRES1293-118, HRES1292-118, HRES1357-118,

House floor actions Actions

Floor

Jul. 11
2024

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 204 - 210 (Roll no. 353).
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4609; text: 7/10/2024 CR H4570)

Jul. 10
2024

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 1344, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H. Res. 1344.
WORDS TAKEN DOWN - During the course of debate, exception was taken to certain words used and a demand was made to have the words taken down. Mr. McGovern asked unanimous consent to withdraw the words. Without objection, the words were withdrawn.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1344.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to without objection.
On motion to refer Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 207 - 211 (Roll no. 347).
The previous question on the motion to refer was ordered without objection.
Ms. Clark (MA) moved to refer to Rules. (CR H4570)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to without objection.
On motion to table Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 207 - 209 (Roll no. 346).
Ms. Clark (MA) moved to table the measure.
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4570-4577)
QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE - Mrs. Luna rose to a question of the privileges of the House and offered the resolution. The Chair directed the Clerk to report the resolution. Upon examination of the resolution, the Chair determined that the resolution did constitute a question of the privileges of the House.
NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER RESOLUTION - Mrs. Luna notified the House of her intent to offer a privileged resolution pursuant to clause 2(a)(1) of rule IX.

IntroReferral
Jul. 09 2024	Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

Library of Congress Actions

Floor
Jul. 11 2024	Failed of passage/not agreed to in House On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 204 - 210 (Roll no. 353).

IntroReferral
Jul. 09 2024	Introduced in House

House bill HRES1344-118

Finding that Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States, is in contempt of the House of Representatives for disobeying a certain subpoena.

House bill HRES1344-118

Finding that Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States, is in contempt of the House of Representatives for disobeying a certain subpoena.

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