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Providing for the adoption of the resolution (H. Res. 979) recommending that the House of Representatives find Harriet Miers and Joshua Bolten, Chief of Staff, White House, in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas duly issued by the Committee on the Judiciary and for the adoption of the resolution (H. Res. 980) authorizing the Committee on the Judiciary to initiate or intervene in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas.

2/14/2008--Passed House without amendment.    (There are 2 other summaries)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Adopts H.Res. 979 (contempt citations against Harriet Miers and Joshua Bolten for refusing to comply with subpoenas related to the firing of certain U.S. Attorneys) and H.Res. 980 (enforcement of such subpoenas).

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  • 02/14/2008 - Considered as privileged matter.
  • 02/14/2008 - The previous question was ordered without objection.
  • 02/14/2008 - On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 223 - 32, 1 Present (Roll no. 60).
  • 02/14/2008 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • 02/14/2008 - Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H948-958, H959-962)

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Bill Text
File name Last Updated
H.RES.982 Engrossed as Agreed to or Passed by House02/15/2008