HRES-828 : Still Just a Bill

Resolves that John Andrew Koskinen, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), is impeached for high crimes and misdemeanors and that specified articles of impeachment be exhibited to the Senate.

Sets forth articles of impeachment specifying that John Andrew Koskinen, in his conduct while Commissioner of the IRS:

  • engaged in a pattern of conduct that is incompatible with his duties as an officer of the United States by failing to respond to lawfully issued congressional subpoenas,
  • engaged in a pattern of deception that demonstrates his unfitness to serve by making a series of false and misleading statements to Congress in contravention of his oath to tell the truth,
  • acted in a manner inconsistent with the trust and confidence placed in him as an officer of the United States, and
  • failed to act with competence and forthrightness in overseeing the investigation into IRS targeting of Americans because of their political affiliations.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2016-12-06FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2016-12-06VoteOn motion to refer Agreed to by recorded vote: 342 - 72 (Roll No. 608). (consideration: CR H7254)House floor actions
2016-12-06FloorThe previous question on the motion to refer was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H7254)House floor actions
2016-12-06FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Goodlatte motion to refer H. Res. 828 to the Committee on the Judiciary.House floor actions
2016-12-06FloorMr. Goodlatte moved to refer to the Judiciary. (consideration: CR H7254)House floor actions
2016-12-06FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2016-12-06VoteOn motion to table the measure Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 180 - 235 (Roll no. 607). (consideration: CR H7253)House floor actions
2016-12-06FloorMs. Pelosi moved to table the measure. (consideration: CR H7253)House floor actions
2016-12-06FloorConsidered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H7252-7254; text of measure as introduced: CR H7252-7253)House floor actions
2016-12-06FloorQUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE - Mr. Jordan rose to a question of the privileges of the House and submitted a privileged resolution. The Clerk reported the text of the resolution and the Chair determined that the resolution did constitute a question of the privileges of the House.House floor actions
2016-07-20CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.House committee actions
2016-07-13IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.House floor actions
2016-07-13IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Rep. Fleming, John [R-LA-4]
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Policy Area :

Taxation
See Subjects
  • Congressional oversight
  • Department of the Treasury
  • Federal officials
  • Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
  • Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
  • Tax administration and collection, taxpayers

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