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House votes to hold Barr, Ross in criminal contempt over census dispute - CNNPolitics
Barr and Ross decided long ago that the Congress means nothing to them, believing they are politically insolated by the GOP, and are free to do as the please.
No, Barr and Ross are not going to jail because of this, but it's a symbolic mark on them that they REALLY didn't want to happen. For all of the tough guy acts these two put on, it was pathetic to read the letter Barr and Ross sent to Pelosi pleading with her not to hold them in contempt, after they have had a dozen chances to act like law abiding officials.
Ross, Barr Ask Pelosi To Delay Contempt Vote
Too bad, reap what you sow.
About time.The House of Representatives voted on Wednesday to hold Attorney General William Barr and Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross in criminal contempt over a dispute related to the Trump administration's efforts to add a citizenship question to the 2020 census.
The vote was 230-198, largely along party lines. Four Democrats broke with their party and voted against the resolution. One independent -- Rep. Justin Amash of Michigan -- supported the resolution.
The vote marks the first time that the full House has voted on criminal contempt of Trump administration officials since Democrats took over the majority. The move is virtually guaranteed to further inflame hostilities between the administration and House Democrats as they pursue oversight efforts. It is unclear, however, what practical impact the House contempt vote will have since a US attorney is not likely to take action against the head of their own Justice Department.
Barr and Ross decided long ago that the Congress means nothing to them, believing they are politically insolated by the GOP, and are free to do as the please.
No, Barr and Ross are not going to jail because of this, but it's a symbolic mark on them that they REALLY didn't want to happen. For all of the tough guy acts these two put on, it was pathetic to read the letter Barr and Ross sent to Pelosi pleading with her not to hold them in contempt, after they have had a dozen chances to act like law abiding officials.
Ross, Barr Ask Pelosi To Delay Contempt Vote
Too bad, reap what you sow.