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(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.Rept. 112-546, and an accompanying resolution, concerning compliance by Eric H. Holder, Jr., Attorney General of the United States, with subpoenas related to investigation by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform into the Department of Justice (DOJ) operation known as "Fast and Furious."
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.Res. 706, authorizing the Committee to initiate or intervene in judicial proceedings in any federal court of competent jurisdiction to enforce such subpoenas.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing H.Res. 708 as passed House without amendment on Jun 28, 2012. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.
House Jun 28, 2012
Relating to the consideration of House Report 112-546 and an accompanying resolution, and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 706) authorizing the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform to initiate or intervene in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas.
Passed
254 Yea 173 Nay 5 not voting
Party-line vote 15 of 427 voting members broke with their own party: 15 Democrats.
DemocratsRepublicansFilled: YeaRing: NayGrey: not voting or present
432 members on this roll call, from the official House record. Party majorities need at least five voting members, so an independent never counts as breaking with a party.