Impeaching John Andrew Koskinen, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
Latest action · Dec 6, 2016 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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- IntroducedJul 13, 2016
- Agreed to in HouseNot reached
Summary
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.
Recorded votes 2
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| Roll call | Question | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| House 608 | On Motion to Refer | Passed342–72 | Dec 6, 2016 |
| House 607 | On Motion to Table | Failed180–235 | Dec 6, 2016 |
Cosponsors 1
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Jul 13, 2016.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-KS | Tim Huelskamp | Original | Jul 13, 2016 |
Actions 13
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- Dec 6, 2016Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H7252-7254; text of measure as introduced: CR H7252-7253)
- Dec 6, 2016DEBATE - 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, 2016Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Dec 6, 2016Mr. Goodlatte moved to refer to the Judiciary. (consideration: CR H7254)
- Dec 6, 2016Ms. Pelosi moved to table the measure. (consideration: CR H7253)
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HRES 494 | Impeaching John Andrew Koskinen, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service, for high crimes and misdemeanors. | Related bill | Oct 27, 2015 |
Subjects
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Text 1
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- Jul 13, 2016Introduced in House
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