Finding that Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States, is in contempt of the House of Representatives for disobeying a certain subpoena

On Jul 10, 2024, the House voted 207–211 on “On Motion to Refer” (HRES 1344). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 4–211, Democrats 203–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 4 members voted against their own party.

During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Result: Failed
Yes: 207
No: 211
Did not vote: 33
Date: Jul 10, 2024

By party

Democrats203 yes · 0 no · 18 didn’t vote
Republicans4 yes · 211 no · 15 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Tom Mcclintock R-CA voted yes
John Duarte R-CA voted yes
Michael R. Turner R-OH voted yes
David Joyce R-OH voted yes

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Finding that Merrick Garland, Attorney…: House Vote, Jul 10, 2024,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/118-H-1065/finding-that-merrick-garland-attorney-general-of-the-united (accessed 2026-10-17).