House Rejects Measure to Fine AG Garland Over Hur–Biden Tapes

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna had sought to fine the attorney general $10,000 for every day he failed to comply with a subpoena for the Hur–Biden tapes.

Attorney General Merrick Garland in Washington on Sept. 20, 2023. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times

WASHINGTON—The U.S. House of Representatives on July 11 rejected an “inherent contempt” resolution that would have fined Attorney General Merrick Garland $10,000 for every day he fails to comply with a subpoena to provide tapes of President Joe Biden’s interview with special counsel Robert Hur.

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) on July 10 forced a vote on the measure. On July 11, it failed in a 204–210 vote. Four Republicans—Reps. John Duarte (R-Calif.), David Joyce (R-Ohio), Tom McClintock (R-Calif.), and Mike Turner (R-Ohio)—joined all Democrats in voting it down.