HRES 1344 United States House · 118th Congress

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

This resolution (HRES 1344) formally declares Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of the House of Representatives for failing to produce subpoenaed materials related to the Special Counsel's investigation of President Biden's handling of classified documents. It specifically cites his refusal to turn over "audio tapes" requested by the House Judiciary and Oversight committees on February 27, 2024. The resolution mandates that the Speaker impose a daily $10,000 fine on Garland (payable from his personal funds, not taxpayer money) until he complies with the subpoena. As a procedural resolution - not a law - it addresses a specific dispute over congressional oversight authority, not policy changes.
Bill status failed 2 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2024
Committee Review
Jul 2024
House Failed
Jul 2024
President
Introduced Jul 9, 2024 Last action Jul 11, 2024
Floor votes · House Jul 11, 2024

How they voted

204210
Failed · 19 other
Total votes 433
Jul 11, 2024
D Democratic213
206 Nay 7
96% Nay
I Independent1
1 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican219
203 Yea 4 Nay 12
92% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
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Jul 11, 2024
Vote failed
House Vote: Failed (204-210-19)
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Jul 9, 2024
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
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Jul 9, 2024
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1 primary · 5 co-sponsors

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