House Could Vote To Hold Merrick Garland In Contempt As Early As Next Week

The House Rules Committee will be considering a resolution to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress next week, potentially setting the stage for a full House vote on the matter.

A contempt vote has been looming since last month, when two committees forwarded a resolution to censure Garland.

As part of the impeachment investigation into President Biden, House Republicans are demanding the audio recording of Biden’s interview with special counsel Robert Hur, who probes Biden’s mishandling of classified documents. Despite admitting that he mishandled classified documents, Hur opted not to charge Biden, stating that he would be perceived as old and forgetful by a jury.

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The Biden Administration has cited executive privilege in refusing to hand over the audio. Biden’s team also admitted to editing the interview’s transcripts that were provided to lawmakers in order to make the president appear more coherent. 

Garland has refused to hand over the audio, stating that transcripts of the interview prove that nothing relating to the House impeachment inquiry were discussed. “I view contempt as a serious matter. But I will not jeopardize the ability of our prosecutors and agents to do their jobs effectively in future investigations,” he said while testifying before the House Judiciary Committee earlier this week.

Whether Garland will be held in contempt remains up in the air as of this report. At least two Republicans have privately stated that they plan to vote against the measure on Tuesday, according to a report from The Hill. If the resolution does pass out of the Rules Committee, it will go to the full House floor for a vote.

Garland is unlikely to face contempt charges, however, as the move would send a criminal referral to his own office.

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