Congress 114 - HRES 828 - Impeaching John Andrew Koskinen, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service, for high crimes and misdemeanors.

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Congressional oversight Department of the Treasury Federal officials Government ethics and transparency, public corruption Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Tax administration and collection, taxpayers Taxation

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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.

Actions

Dec 6, 2016

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 6, 2016

On motion to refer Agreed to by recorded vote: 342 - 72 (Roll No. 608). (consideration: CR H7254)
Dec 6, 2016

The previous question on the motion to refer was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H7254)
Dec 6, 2016

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Dec 6, 2016

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, 2016

Mr. Goodlatte moved to refer to the Judiciary. (consideration: CR H7254)
Dec 6, 2016

On motion to table the measure Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 180 - 235 (Roll no. 607). (consideration: CR H7253)
Dec 6, 2016

Ms. Pelosi moved to table the measure. (consideration: CR H7253)
Dec 6, 2016

Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H7252-7254; text of measure as introduced: CR H7252-7253)
Dec 6, 2016

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, 2016

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Jul 13, 2016

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jul 13, 2016

Introduced in House

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