Impeaching John Andrew Koskinen, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 13, 2016)
Resolves that John Andrew Koskinen, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), is impeached for high crimes and misdemeanors and that specified articles of impeachment be exhibited to the Senate.
Sets forth articles of impeachment specifying that John Andrew Koskinen, in his conduct while Commissioner of the IRS:
- engaged in a pattern of conduct that is incompatible with his duties as an officer of the United States by failing to respond to lawfully issued congressional subpoenas,
- engaged in a pattern of deception that demonstrates his unfitness to serve by making a series of false and misleading statements to Congress in contravention of his oath to tell the truth,
- acted in a manner inconsistent with the trust and confidence placed in him as an officer of the United States, and
- failed to act with competence and forthrightness in overseeing the investigation into IRS targeting of Americans because of their political affiliations.
What just happenedDec 6, 2016
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJul 13, 2016
- Dec 6, 2016FloorH38310
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Dec 6, 2016FloorH36210
On motion to refer Agreed to by recorded vote: 342 - 72 (Roll No. 608). (consideration: CR H7254)
Judiciary Committee - Dec 6, 2016FloorH8A000
The previous question on the motion to refer was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H7254)
- Dec 6, 2016IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Dec 6, 2016FloorH8D000
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Goodlatte motion to refer H. Res. 828 to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Dec 6, 2016FloorH36700
Mr. Goodlatte moved to refer to the Judiciary. (consideration: CR H7254)
Judiciary Committee - Dec 6, 2016FloorH38310
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Dec 6, 2016FloorH36510
On motion to table the measure Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 180 - 235 (Roll no. 607). (consideration: CR H7253)
- Dec 6, 2016FloorH36500
Ms. Pelosi moved to table the measure. (consideration: CR H7253)
- Dec 6, 2016FloorH30000
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H7252-7254; text of measure as introduced: CR H7252-7253)
- Dec 6, 2016FloorH8D000
QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE - Mr. Jordan rose to a question of the privileges of the House and submitted a privileged resolution. The Clerk reported the text of the resolution and the Chair determined that the resolution did constitute a question of the privileges of the House.
- Jul 20, 2016Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee - Jul 13, 2016IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Jul 13, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jul 13, 2016IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House