In a dramatic turn of events, a resolution put forth by Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) to detain Attorney General Merrick Garland was defeated in the House. The resolution aimed to compel the House sergeant at arms to take Garland into custody and present him before the lower chamber, a move driven by frustrations over Garland’s refusal to hand over tapes from Special Counsel Hur’s interview with President Biden.
Despite initial attempts by House Speaker Mike Johnson to delay the vote, Rep. Luna was determined to press forward. On Thursday, the vote took place, revealing a surprising twist: the resolution was defeated with the assistance of four Republicans.
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According to Jake Sherman, the four Republicans who voted against holding Garland in contempt were:
- Rep. David Joyce (OH-14)
- Rep. Michael Turner (OH-10)
- Rep. Tom McClintock (CA-04)
- Rep. John Duarte (CA-13)
The measure proposed by Luna was not merely symbolic; it included a provision to fine Attorney General Garland $10,000 per day for his non-compliance. Luna’s original plan was to direct the House sergeant-at-arms to take Garland into custody. However, after consultations with Speaker Johnson, she opted to delay her action, leading to the resolution that was eventually voted on.
Rep. Luna shared her frustration and provided additional context not previously reported: “There were members who said they didn’t support the other version. Meaning it would fail… Either way, I am literally the only person that brainstormed any accountability. If you don’t like how the GOP VOTES as a whole get active, but trashing me without knowing details is exactly what the left does.”
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