BREAKING NEWS: AG Merrick Garland Narrowly Survives House GOP's Inherent Contempt Effort

House Republicans' motion to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in inherent contempt for his refusal to turn over the audio from President Biden's interview with Special Counsel Robert Hur was defeated.
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[@sileapek3372]

Vote 4 RINO Republicans out of office.

[@adelitabriano4423]

Names ?????

[@jayfagerlie3369]

Duarte, Joyce (Ohio), McClintock, Turner clerk.house.gov/Votes/2024347?RollCallNum=347&BillNum=H.RES.1344

[@timothymeyer9940]

Hahahah they still lose with majority

[@Really-ej8jt]

You mean the 204 RINOs

[@raygonzalez6074]

All of them are RINO’S if they don’t go along with MAGA 😂😂😂😂😂

[@blairross3418]

4 that need to justify their vote and 12 that need to justify why they didn't vote.

[@prometheusrex1]

Reps. John Duarte (CA), David Joyce (OH), Michael Turner (OH), and Tom McClintock (CA). Traitors. Never forgive these guys. Never forget. Vote them out.

[@Franimus]

There's always a chance the non voters were on vacation or out sick, you'd have to check if they voted on anything else today

[@brianclassen5221]

16 voted for the bi-partisan safer community boondoggle. Hum?✌

[@Franimus]

@@blairross3418 Rep Massie for example hasn't voted on anything at all since 6/27.

[@wambulator9111]

@@Franimus His wife passed away

[@michaelhimes8778]

Garland is laughing his ass off at the weakness of GOP House. We just can’t win with cowards like this.

[@annecollins6527]

Supreme Court that's where it's heading.

[@bertdeveau8295]

The way I look at it, Republicans just can't pull together. And because of that, the Dems launched multiple hoaxes against Trump, impeached him twice, colluded with the media, Federal law enforcement, and big tech to influence the 2020 election, unleashed an FBI raid on Trump's home, had him arrested, brought numerous lawfare cases against him, two of which have resulted in guilty verdicts, and hid Biden's frailty from U.S. voters. What gives with the Republicans?

[@johnstrickland3050]

They not cowards they are the problem sold out all in the name of a $$

[@royblack7305]

The gop still wouldn't have won even with the four that voted. The Democrats have the majority in congress.

[@west7192]

This is so dangerous. Bureaucracies will become more aggressive when threatened.

[@imoverthis12]

I AM ASHAMED OF THIS REPUBLICAN PARTY!! GET THE RINOS OUT!

[@KayFox-ep7ck]

Get the magas out!!

[@vincent5200]

Impeach all RINOS

[@css1323]

Not every Republican is a corrupt MAGA cultist, bud. Grow up.

[@stewarttomkinson3356]

Yeah, four of them

[@adelitabriano4423]

Who are the Nay Republicans??????

[@wilsonk1464]

​@stewarttomkinson3356 the12 no votes too

[@Kit-Ballou3664]

​@@stewarttomkinson3356The 12 absents didn't consider this vote important?

[@kybble]

WHO IN HELL is paying off these republican no votes and nay votes?

[@chuong7249]

You.😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@user-ue6bm6rj9f]

Their donors. Most likely military industrial complex. So when they leave the house or get booted, they can go get a job with a defense contractor. That's why they vote to keep the blood money going to Ukraine.

[@billstevenson1623]

Who were the 4 subversive RINO's

[@jayfagerlie3369]

Duarte, Joyce (Ohio), McClintock, Turner clerk.house.gov/Votes/2024347?RollCallNum=347&BillNum=H.RES.1344

[@jamest3552]

NBC: Four Republicans - Reps. John Duarte and Tom McClintock, both of California; and Dave Joyce and Mike Turner, both of Ohio - voted with all Democrats in rejecting the resolution. Another 12 Republicans were absent.

[@Kit-Ballou3664]

​The absents are just as responsible. @@jamest3552

[@timothymeyer9940]

@@jamest3552 are they still rino's if they don't vote??

[@WalkiTalki]

@@jamest3552 Hope everyone remembers these Congressmen in November.

[@ABluesLady]

Names of the 4 Rino nay votes????

[@jamest3552]

NBC : Four Republicans - Reps. John Duarte and Tom McClintock, both of California; and Dave Joyce and Mike Turner, both of Ohio - voted with all Democrats in rejecting the resolution. Another 12 Republicans were absent.

[@aramismorales431]

Let’s keep those tapes hidden even though the citizens paid for it!

[@elephantoflight3362]

Hidden? Let it play out in the courts…

[@Michael_919]

​​@@elephantoflight3362 what does Garland have to hide? He should show the tapes.

[@LusyPicker-sm6su]

How's Toledo?

[@gailcarmack2954]

You can read the transcripts.

[@joemag6032]

@@gailcarmack2954 and by what process of magic do we know that the transcripts match the audio recording ?

[@snunya9399]

18 RINO's. 4 voted No and 12 refused to vote. I am so sick and tired of this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@LeighPogue]

16. Not 18

[@snunya9399]

@@LeighPogue lol...thanks....no idea why I put 18. Math is usually my strong point.

[@jamesmedina3271]

@@snunya9399Jesus of Nazareth is still the King 👑✝️🗡️

[@Lacey_Face]

WHO WERE THE 4 RINOS! VOTE THEM OUT. VOTE ONLY MAGA CANDIDATES.

[@victoriamcdougall9796]

Also 12 refused to vote

[@Lacey_Face]

@@victoriamcdougall9796 We have to get these do nothing corrupt ppl out of both sides. I've already seen Crenshaw & Massies Rino. It shows all the time.

[@dcxo88]

Reps. John Duarte and Tom McClintock, both of California; and Dave Joyce and Mike Turner, both of Ohio

[@dcxo88]

Crenshaw not voting - he did the same against mayorkas

[@brendalinstra3920]

​@@victoriamcdougall9796Who are they, the chickens that they are.

[@DB-zk6td]

How the f*ck is he still out of jail?

[@css1323]

Learn to read and find out why.

[@DB-zk6td]

@@css1323 beautifully put. Your assessment is amazing. I suppose you have read all the information and know exactly his role in the demise of America.

[@css1323]

@@DB-zk6td I’m sure you’re just foaming at the mouth trying to figure out how government works lmao.

[@MrCarloszeca]

You mean criminal Trump?

[@raygonzalez6074]

In jail for what exactly? 👍

[@cmf.atwill]

All votes should be recorded to illustrate how our representative voted. There is an election coming and the people have the right to know.

[@wildbillcody2127]

Surprise criminals protect criminals

[@GP_Wonders]

Uhm... Why is everyone assuming that the 12 Republican "no votes" are not also Rino's?! The Democrats only needed 4 Rino votes as long as 12 Rino's did not vote at all. 16 Republicans are responsible for this, not just 4.

[@Franimus]

I wouldn't assume either way. Did they actively abstain, or were they actually absent? If absent, was it on purpose to avoid the vote, or because they were sick or on other business?

[@hker2581]

Who are these four traitors ? Vote them out.

[@adelitabriano4423]

Names????

[@Really-ej8jt]

There are 204 traitors, learn the facts

[@jamest3552]

NBC: Four Republicans - Reps. John Duarte and Tom McClintock, both of California; and Dave Joyce and Mike Turner, both of Ohio - voted with all Democrats in rejecting the resolution. Another 12 Republicans were absent.

[@raygonzalez6074]

@@jamest3552Thanks

[@Really-ej8jt]

@@hker2581 there were 204 traitors but hey counting is difficult

[@mrs_shrub17]

The fact that they are trying so hard to hide the tapes tells us all we need to know!

[@misterwallace3479]

Yep, and fortunately Biden himself is basically showing what's on the audio, everyday.

[@techx8075]

​@@misterwallace3479You get they already have the detailed transcripts right. Their big plan was to cherry pick the tapes. So sad it didn't work out for the cult. Vote blue.

[@gavinbarham542]

​@@techx8075 You mean by cherry picking they were going to prove that they altered the transcript.

[@misterwallace3479]

@@techx8075 audio and transcripts are not the same. Don't vote corpse. Fixed it for you.

[@butchbrunson2486]

That logic is why Trump should be in jail.

[@ChrisCarlin-is8wv]

Republicans supporting democrats when it comes to voting. This is why I’m only voting for one person in November. I’m tired of getting screwed by this party.

[@adelitabriano4423]

Republicans names??

[@paulaizquierdo8511]

So what you are saying is that Congress should never think. They should never evaluate what is proposed. They should just vote along party lines? If that is what you are saying then it adds just another nail in the Congressional coffin. Maybe a few Republicans are waking up and doing what their constituents sent them to do. We sent these people to Congress to represent the people not vote along party lines. I sent my Congress representative to think and problem solve not just vote against everything.

[@trinahinton4318]

​Now I'm with you on that, do what's right for the people you represent

[@fck45]

I’m tired of getting screwed by this party but I keep voting for them LOL!!!

[@ChrisCarlin-is8wv]

@@paulaizquierdo8511 they were elected to represent their constituents. If they don’t want to do that they should resign.

[@ManWithNoName2007]

The GOP is so pathetic! 😡😡😡

[@jmmm5919]

I’m so o tired of republicans not all voting together. Post who voted no!!!! Get them out!

[@fck45]

Vote Blue solve your little "issue"

[@sammigiancana2926]

Name the 4 traitors...............M. Johnson, is this how you "whip" the vote...............??!!??

[@jamest3552]

NBC : Four Republicans - Reps. John Duarte and Tom McClintock, both of California; and Dave Joyce and Mike Turner, both of Ohio - voted with all Democrats in rejecting the resolution. Another 12 Republicans were absent.

[@GreyLeeArt]

Thanx james​@@jamest3552

[@user-xy7rm8cc1d]

@@jamest3552 clerk.house.gov/evs/2024/roll353.xml

[@cowboy8635]

I have never seen a party work so hard to do absolutely nothing for the people. The GOP IS A JOKE!!

[@fench1234567]

Take a good look at the list of officials in California and how LONG they have been in office. Take a look at the state of California and its people. What you see there is our future if we let the lobbyists and PACs win and fully deny us any other choices. People enjoy the fake media outrage over bad republicans, but if you dont vote against democrats, all you get is socialist policy.

[@Rockylovesgod]

Those 4 Rhinos why? What’s your excuse ?? Shameful

[@elephantoflight3362]

The majority of the Country does not support the Republican bs, that’s what this tells us.

[@Michael_919]

Uniparty

[@ausermeg9428]

The root of evil is greed and the lust for power.

[@jamest3552]

They're actually dems in sheep's clothing.

[@prometheusrex1]

Here are their names: Reps. John Duarte (CA), David Joyce (OH), Michael Turner (OH), and Tom McClintock (CA). Traitors. Never forgive these guys. Never forget. Vote them out.

[@michaelhimes8778]

This is so maddening. How did Johnson vote?

[@Franimus]

You can look it up on the house website

[@user-xy7rm8cc1d]

@@Franimus clerk.house.gov/evs/2024/roll353.xml

[@pablochacon40]

I have never seen such waste of tax payers money like I see in this room . Just look at the hot garbage 🗑️ in that room.

[@Bloodshotty]

It stinks of hypocrisy. Bannon is in Jail for the same thing. Rules for thee but not for me?

[@farson67]

I guess you missed all that Russian Collusion and Impeacheable offenses years ago

[@bobross9321]

I'd love to check out the bank accounts of those 16 Rino's today!!!!! This is unbelievable!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Dr.Gainzzz]

I knew he would never see justice. NV is the same as voting no in this situation too guys. They knew what they were doing.

[@jeffvest4611]

We the people want the tapes

[@susancohen8009]

How about We The People Vote, are these machines safe?

[@jamesmedina3271]

We already saw the debate 😂

[@dcxo88]

Crenshaw not voting - he did the same against mayorkas. Nay = Reps. John Duarte and Tom McClintock, both of California; and Dave Joyce and Mike Turner, both of Ohio

[@natesquestyouknowthatsrigh8269]

Insanity what republicans voted against this?!

[@Franimus]

You can look it up on the house website

[@stewarttomkinson3356]

This individual committed treason and not finding him guilty is treason. Figure it out.

[@ThePoehladian]

They all wanna learn the hard way..... Stay tuned.

[@av2245]

Deep state hard at work. Lobbyists getting their monies worth. Soros must be proud today. He might even give the bug guy 15%.

[@seakur]

Criminals protecting criminals,..or, is it brain cancer.

[@MrCarloszeca]

The Supreme Court, protecting a criminal. SHAME ON THEM.

[@doritamacdonald9983]

The truth will be uncovered no matter how deep its' buried.

[@Bill-vo1wn]

You got to be kidding me. Reason for term LIMITS and NO RETIREMENT and less pay.

[@bradleymetz5238]

You can always count on 2 Ohio RINO’s to help this administration. Let’s Go Brandon!

[@BrianM-44041]

That's why we are voting them out this year here in Ohio

[@clayton7220]

And we got on😊e😊 😊a😊s😊s😊h😊ole dem sherrod brown

[@BrianM-44041]

@@clayton7220 brown and dewine need to go. Half the Ohio Republicans are fighting the cannabis laws we the people passed and we won't forget it come election time. We want freedom. Joyce and Turner too. They've got to go! MAGA 🇺🇸🗽

[@prometheusrex1]

@@BrianM-44041 Reps. John Duarte (CA), David Joyce (OH), Michael Turner (OH), and Tom McClintock (CA). Traitors. Never forgive these guys. Never forget. Vote them out.

[@fck45]

@@BrianM-44041 Republicans are fighting the cannabis laws we the people passed so you turn around and keep voting for the republicans? lol wow

[@cruelladevil1001]

Shameful

[@mjpaze3434]

Unbelievable!! List of Names!!

[@Stw077]

We are voting against project 2025 no matter what the fascists say

[@jeffbivens2380]

It's called Agenda 47, not 2025

[@Fabes002]

I'm done with the republican party. Trump should have started a truly conservative party when he had the chance. Our current government is disgusting.

[@fench1234567]

Do you like what the alternative party has done to California over the last 30 years??? If not, you'll just have to vote against them. It's all pay to play, and until someone breaks that trend, that is what we will see.

[@natesquestyouknowthatsrigh8269]

If this can’t pass I give up… we are fu¢ked

[@ThePoehladian]

NEVER !

[@rongolembiewski2861]

4 votes against and 10 no votes. 14 complicate Republicans need to be investigated. Give the voters their names do we can voye them out of office.

[@richardmartinez4145]

RINO vote... Tom McClintock CA John Duarte CA Michael Turner OH David Joyce OH

[@wiggwam1]

I want to know if any of my Republicans voted nay because if they did I'll never cast a single vote for them again

[@Newin331]

Ridiculous

[@anniegardy7708]

Sick of the Republican Party 😡

[@hockeyqueen1843]

That’s a damn shame!

[@claytonhubbard612]

It wasn’t hard to figure out how that was going to turn out. Evidently one side or the other has something to hide. Was right is right with wrong is wrong just nobody wants to admit it.

[@css1323]

Executive privilege, move on.

[@forgottenindiana.5991]

Who paid off the four Republicans

[@ChrisCarlin-is8wv]

And the 12 that didn’t even vote.

[@adamtaylor7867]

Probably on the Epstein list

[@ThePoehladian]

Prob got sent a sample of their "island" tape.

[@jamest3552]

Sorass, Peelosi, Gapes, Snob, etc.

[@raygonzalez6074]

Yo momma has deep pockets.

[@HAL9000-AJ]

Who are the 4 rinos 🤔🤔

[@jayfagerlie3369]

Duarte, Joyce (Ohio), McClintock, Turner clerk.house.gov/Votes/2024347?RollCallNum=347&BillNum=H.RES.1344

[@jamest3552]

NBC : Four Republicans - Reps. John Duarte and Tom McClintock, both of California; and Dave Joyce and Mike Turner, both of Ohio - voted with all Democrats in rejecting the resolution. Another 12 Republicans were absent.

[@BrianM-44041]

Duarte, McClintock, Joyce, and Turner. 4 rinos that need to go!

[@rah2209]

Those 4 RINOS need to go…….. Now!

[@godsoffspring4195]

We really don't need the tapes anymore but keep up the good work!! :>)

[@rickgarza5985]

Of course the rats always get away.

[@thu4sake169]

Like I always saiid a unaparty, just like UK is. 😂 What a shit show.

[@antihero5203]

Get back to real work.

[@victoriamcdougall9796]

Tell us the 4 rino votes we have every right to know! We pay your salaries!

[@JohnPaul-158]

OUR TAXES PAY THEIR SALARIES. OUR TAXES PAID FOR THE HUR "INVESTIGATION". OUR TAXES ARE PAYING FOR THIS COMMISSION. THEY ALL WORK FOR "WE THE PEOPLE"! WHEN ONE COMMITTEE ASKS FOR ANY "PUBLIC INFO", IT SHOULD BE HANDED OVER ASAP. ANYONE THAT HOLDS BACK ANYTHING SHOULD BE FIRED, FINED AND JAILED ON THE SPOT! NONE OF THIS GAME PLAYING!

[@ruthnovena40]

WHO were the no votes and who were the nays. this man needed to be impeached. who were these people.

[@denicethomas8561]

This is what they spend their time on. Instead of working to make the citizens of this country's life better regardless of party. I'm sure this is one of the most unproductive Congress in recent history.

[@malcomx4067]

These four Republicans should never been voted to represent their constituents in the House.

[@Kit-Ballou3664]

Why should I vote when they ensure the people's interests are never served. Then they have the audacity to beg for money for their campaigns.

[@johnharris6655]

Steve Bannon should sue for violation of his 14th amendment rights .

[@robertrodriguez9984]

Our hard earned tax dollars go straight to these peoples pockets

[@JulieMcCoy-dm3wu]

We have senators not doing their job just because of their party. This is wrong. The people voted these senators into power and they are not doing their job.

[@nanayoung3932]

Four traitors. Vote them out

[@Coloradohomestead22]

Have to vote those out who openly support corruption.

[@christophergolden5297]

All of the politicians that said no deserve to be in prison

[@SherryAdcox]

We have some terrible republicans.

[@davef.2329]

Look at the snakes that wait til the very end just to see how a vote one way, or the other will affect their precious, profitable political careers. Money and power is what matters with this group, their constituents and the better good of the country be damned.

[@julieo6266]

Who are the freaking RINO THAT DECIDED TO KEEP GARLAND IN YOU BE GONE COME NOV

[@ausermeg9428]

When "politicians " break the law and are allowed to remain free, our country is in distress. When judges break the law and are allowed to remain free, our country is in distress. When state actors overreach and harm the public without consequence, our country is in distress.

[@ThePoehladian]

When regulators enforce through extortion our financial opportunities are in distress.

[@ausermeg9428]

@@ThePoehladian The root of human evil is greed and the desire for power. Prosecuting political opponents is the beginning of the demise of republics and dictatorships. This is not mismanagement or incompetence, but intentional and planned. Once evil takes control of a society, it is impossible to bargain or appease. The deepening of life also extends to one’s own people. Their leaders sacrificed them through endless wars, imprisonment, or executions. History has shown time and again that these societies either destroyed themselves or were conquered from within by others. Intelligent and moral people will always see what Biden does! This is a battle between truth and lies, justice and evil. Truth is important to all precious lives. This country is made up of all races. Let the truth be heard. Justice and unity are our strength! God bless America. Trump 2024!!!

[@bradleymetz5238]

Turner & Joyce, FTR

[@sharonwashington9315]

In a vote like this is all the Democrats available? Talkin about subpoenas what about Jordon and Comer not answering to their subpoenas

[@SaxonC]

Republicans let us down again.

[@user-bs3ye5do3q]

A waste of tax payer money.

[@stephaniebaker3534]

What republicans voted nay?

[@jamest3552]

NBC : Four Republicans - Reps. John Duarte and Tom McClintock, both of California; and Dave Joyce and Mike Turner, both of Ohio - voted with all Democrats in rejecting the resolution. Another 12 Republicans were absent.

[@stephaniebaker3534]

@@jamest3552 ok thank you

[@yellowdog2181]

The hypocrisy is astounding

[@thomass9209]

This is exactly why Republicans should never complain about a 2-tiered justice system and the border. When any GOP rep sides with Dems and does not uphold the US Constitution, their party has nothing to complain about, that is, unless they take action against the 4 GOP reps who voted no to this resolution as well as the 12 who never voted. Otherwise, stop bitching and moaning.

[@bige300]

The futility of the Republican party in full view!!!

[@Vanessa-ej2fo]

We need to get those traitors out of congress... If Garland isnt held accountable, then Democracy is lost. This cover up by the Dept of Justice has been so disgusting to sit by and witness

[@John-si5vs]

Merrick Garland needs to be arrested, seize all his records, his assets and holdings lock him away in a maximum security prison with no visitors forever.

[@GreyLeeArt]

Who were the republian traitors?

[@keithwhite8109]

Even though I am a Republican and I'm voting for Donald Trump in 2024, Republican text messages to me about giving money to the Republican Party ,I have to say no-way I will give my money to them because of voting issues just like this.

[@shootscoot883]

We need to start holding these crooks accountable!!!! These people DO NOT CARE ABOUT THIS COUNTRY!!!!!

[@johnstrickland3050]

And all that did not vote needs voting out

[@johnhicks9805]

need a list of the names of the four Republicans that voted nay

[@brendalinstra3920]

Which RINOs voted nay? That's what I want to know.

[@derekbotha9508]

That pos garland should be charged

[@dimsuminab0x]

yet again congress can't get anything done.

[@user-ui8js7yi1g]

As luck would have it, we really don't need tapes anymore. Everyone knows what tapes sound like. AND NOW we know who is for/against.

[@user-ut8ls7qp1j]

this is ridiculous and pathetic , garland is in contempt and these 4 house members are complicit

[@user-xy7rm8cc1d]

“A Republic if you can keep it!”

[@grantgalloway4895]

Wouldn't it be nice to know the names of the 4 so they can be SHAMED

[@jamest3552]

NBC : Four Republicans - Reps. John Duarte and Tom McClintock, both of California; and Dave Joyce and Mike Turner, both of Ohio - voted with all Democrats in rejecting the resolution. Another 12 Republicans were absent.

[@harborside10]

Name the RINOS !

[@jayfagerlie3369]

Duarte, Joyce (Ohio), McClintock, Turner clerk.house.gov/Votes/2024347?RollCallNum=347&BillNum=H.RES.1344

[@user-wh5wp9pf6v]

I want to know if any Texas republicans did not vote, how do we find out

[@BlackoutPatriot]

We need a list of the traitors who didn't vote and vote against it

[@Mid.night1000rr]

Those same 4 Rhinos 😂😂

[@user-wh5wp9pf6v]

The four republicans that voted no should be replaced at the voting both, this is terrible, we want to know who voted no, please let us know they are not representing their voters, let’s find them out

[@bettythompson4972]

This is sickening

[@ralphsims3101]

This is bullshit. He should be removed.