Florida GOP Representative Anna Paulina Luna remains resolute in her efforts to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in “inherent contempt” before the House floor. In a tweet on Tuesday, Luna stated, “Democrats can vote with us! Get us the tapes! Tomorrow, we will bring the vote on inherent contempt to the floor!” Luna aims to emphasize the importance of cabinet officials adhering to congressional demands.
Democrats can vote with us! Get us the tapes! Tomorrow we will bring the vote on inherent contempt to the floor! https://t.co/hi658Ua2ab
— Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (@RepLuna) July 9, 2024
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The timing of Luna’s vote remains uncertain, as House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Republican from Louisiana, has reportedly advised her to delay temporarily. Notably, a vote to hold a cabinet member in inherent contempt has not occurred in almost a century.
Explaining her stance, Luna clarified that under inherent contempt procedures, the individual in question would be summoned by the Sergeant at Arms to appear before the House, subsequently undergoing a trial by the body. Detention of the non-compliant individual can occur either within the Capitol or in Washington, D.C.
They are hiding the truth. Shielding those in power from justice, and delegating power to the unelected. This is the problem everyone campaigns on to get here yet forgets about when they get comfortable. https://t.co/aOJT0EreCq
— Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (@RepLuna) July 9, 2024
This push for inherent contempt comes in the wake of a prior June vote in the GOP-dominated House, where Attorney General Garland was held in contempt of Congress. The vote was prompted by Garland’s refusal to release the audio recording of special counsel Robert Hur’s interview with Joe Biden during the classified documents investigation.
Holding Garland in inherent contempt is essential for ensuring compliance with congressional subpoenas and maintaining government accountability. pic.twitter.com/J9fQzILFK7
— Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (@RepLuna) July 9, 2024
Although Hur’s report did not pursue charges against Biden, it did mention that, based on their interview, Biden portrayed himself as an elderly man with a poor memory, likely sympathetic to a jury.
Historical and judicial precedents affirm that fining Garland under inherent contempt is within Congress’s constitutional authority. pic.twitter.com/wKR9wFv5bj
— Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (@RepLuna) July 10, 2024
As Rep. Luna proceeds with her plan, the question of whether Democrats will join forces with the GOP in holding the Attorney General in inherent contempt remains.
Fining Garland through inherent contempt is the only effective method to enforce compliance and uphold congressional oversight. pic.twitter.com/yyJe5WbamM
— Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (@RepLuna) July 10, 2024
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Does the House of Representatives believe they are a relevant part of our government or do they think they are insignificant enough that people like Garland can just blow them and their subpoena off. Do they have oversight responsibilities or are they just pissing away billions of our tax mo ey?