The House of Representatives recently voted against a Republican resolution that sought to fine Attorney General Merrick Garland $10,000 per day until he handed over the audio recording of President Joe Biden's interview in a classified documents case. The resolution, known as inherent contempt, was defeated by a vote of 204-210, with four Republicans joining all Democrats in opposing the measure.
The dispute over the tape of Biden's interview with special counsel Robert Hur is currently the subject of a legal battle, making it unclear how the proposed fine would have been enforced even if the resolution had passed. House Republican leaders expressed surprise at the failed vote but affirmed their commitment to using other tools to obtain the recording.
