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House of Representatives: Attorney General Garland Held in Contempt

The House of Representatives has found Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt for failing to produce requested documents. This means the Attorney General will face a daily fine of $10,000 until he provides the audio recordings. This decision highlights the importance of government officials complying with subpoenas.
Key points
Attorney General Merrick Garland has been found in contempt of the House of Representatives.
A daily fine of $10,000, payable from his personal funds, will be imposed on the Attorney General until he complies with the subpoena for audio tapes.
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VOTING RESULTS
2024-07-11
For 204
Against 210
Abstain 0
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Status:
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HRES_1344
Sponsor: Rep. Luna, Anna Paulina [R-FL-13]
Process start date: 2024-07-09
Voting date: 2024-07-11
Meeting no: 2
Voting no: 353
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

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

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HRES_1344.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-07-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Attorney General Merrick Garland has been found in contempt of the House of Representatives.
  • A daily fine of $10,000, payable from his personal funds, will be imposed on the Attorney General until he complies with the subpoena for audio tapes.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Failed.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: voting record

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Luna, Anna Paulina [R-FL-13].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 204 - 210 (Roll no. 353).

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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