HRES-1292 : Still Just a Bill


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.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2024-06-12FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2024-06-12VoteOn agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 207 (Roll no. 260). (text: CR H3759)House floor actions
2024-06-12FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3970-3971)House floor actions
2024-06-12FloorPursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, further proceedings resumed on H.Res. 1292.House floor actions
2024-06-12FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced further proceedings on H. Res. 1292 would be postponed.House floor actions
2024-06-12FloorThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
2024-06-12FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1292.House floor actions
2024-06-12FloorRule 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.House floor actions
2024-06-12FloorConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1287. (consideration: CR H3759-3767)House floor actions
2024-06-12FloorBy direction of the Committee on the Judiciary, Mr. Jordan called up H. Res. 1292 and asked for its immediate consideration.House floor actions
2024-06-12IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Jim Jordan [R] (OH-4)
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Policy Area :

Congress
Related Subjects
  • Congressional oversight
  • Evidence and witnesses
  • Federal officials
  • Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
  • House of Representatives
Related Geographic Entities
Related Organizations
  • Department of Justice
  • House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

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