Burchett votes for bill to hold Attorney General in inherent contempt
July 11, 2024
July 11, 2024
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Timothy Burchett, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) voted in favor of H.Res. 1344, which holds Attorney General Merrick Garland in inherent contempt of Congress for defying two congressional subpoenas.
"Holding someone in criminal contempt puts the Justice Departmentwhich is controlled by Merrick Garlandin charge of taking action against the person," said Rep. Burchett in d . . .
Today, U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) voted in favor of H.Res. 1344, which holds Attorney General Merrick Garland in inherent contempt of Congress for defying two congressional subpoenas.
"Holding someone in criminal contempt puts the Justice Departmentwhich is controlled by Merrick Garlandin charge of taking action against the person," said Rep. Burchett in d . . .