H.Res. 1292 · 118th Congress

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.

Introduced on Jun 12, 2024 by Jim Jordan (R-OH-4). Latest action (Jun 12, 2024): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Stage
Passed one chamber
Introduced
Jun 12, 2024
Cosponsors
0
Policy area
Congress
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Progress

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  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. 4Passed both chambers

Subjects

  • Congressional oversight
  • Department of Justice
  • Evidence and witnesses
  • Federal officials
  • Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
  • House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
  • House of Representatives

Summary

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Sponsor and cosponsors

Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.

Jim JordanR-OH-4Sponsor

No cosponsors.

Roll calls

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  1. On Agreeing to the Resolution
    Jun 12, 2024· House· Passage· Passed 216–207

History

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  1. Jun 12, 2024Introduced in House
  2. Jun 12, 2024Introduced in House
  3. Jun 12, 2024 · HouseBy direction of the Committee on the Judiciary, Mr. Jordan called up H. Res. 1292 and asked for its immediate consideration.
  4. Jun 12, 2024 · HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1287. (consideration: CR H3759-3767)
  5. Jun 12, 2024 · HouseRule provides for consideration of H.R. 8070. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8070 under a structured rule and the resolution accompanying House Report 118-527 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on each measure and one motion to recommit on H.R. 8070.
  6. Jun 12, 2024 · HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1292.
  7. Jun 12, 2024 · HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  8. Jun 12, 2024 · HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced further proceedings on H. Res. 1292 would be postponed.
  9. Jun 12, 2024 · HousePursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, further proceedings resumed on H.Res. 1292.
  10. Jun 12, 2024 · HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3970-3971)
  11. Jun 12, 2024Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 207 (Roll no. 260). (text: CR H3759)House · Roll call 260
  12. Jun 12, 2024 · HouseOn agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 207 (Roll no. 260). (text: CR H3759)House · Roll call 260
  13. Jun 12, 2024 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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