H.Res. 982 (110th): 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.

Introduced:
Feb 13, 2008 (110th Congress, 2007–2009)
Sponsor:
Rep. Louise Slaughter [D-NY28]
Status:
Agreed To (Simple Resolution)

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This simple resolution was agreed to on February 14, 2008. That is the end of the legislative process for a simple resolution.

Progress
Introduced Feb 13, 2008
Reported by Committee Feb 13, 2008
Agreed To (Simple Resolution) Feb 14, 2008
Votes

House Vote on Passage
Feb 14, 2008 2:23 p.m.
Passed 223/32

Cosponsors
none
Committees

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Last updated Feb 14, 2008.
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2/14/2008--Passed House without amendment. (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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