H. Res. 1292 118th Congress House

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…

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Official title: 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: June 12, 2024 Introduced by: Jim Jordan Republican · Ohio See on congress.gov

Congress Congressional oversightDepartment of JusticeEvidence and witnessesFederal officials

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Government ethics and transparency, public corruptionHouse Committee on Oversight and Government ReformHouse of Representatives

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Jun 12, 2024

Rule 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.

Jun 12, 2024

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Jun 12, 2024

Introduced in House

Jun 12, 2024

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 207 (Roll no. 260). (text: CR H3759)

Jun 12, 2024

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3970-3971)

Jun 12, 2024

Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, further proceedings resumed on H.Res. 1292.

Jun 12, 2024

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced further proceedings on H. Res. 1292 would be postponed.

Jun 12, 2024

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

Jun 12, 2024

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1292.

Jun 12, 2024

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1287. (consideration: CR H3759-3767)

Jun 12, 2024

By direction of the Committee on the Judiciary, Mr. Jordan called up H. Res. 1292 and asked for its immediate consideration.

Votes taken on this bill 1

Date	Chamber	What was voted on	Result	Yes–No
Jun 12, 2024	House · vote #260	On Agreeing to the Resolution	Passed	216–207	See who voted →

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Latest action June 12, 2024

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This resolution finds Attorney General Merrick Brian Garland in contempt of Congress for failing to comply with a congressional subpoena. It also directs the Speaker of the House to (1) certify the related report from the House Judiciary Committee to the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia for criminal proceedings, and (2) take all other appropriate action to enforce the subpoena.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). 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.. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HRES-1292/

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"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.." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HRES-1292/.

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H. Res. 1292, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HRES-1292/.

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[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.](https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HRES-1292/)