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Sole Republican To Oppose Garland Contempt Explains Vote

The only House Republican to oppose a resolution to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress in a clash over audio from the classified documents probe against President Joe Biden said, “Enough is enough,” after the vote on Wednesday.

Rep. Dave Joyce (R-OH) broke ranks and joined 206 Democrats in voting against the measure designed to rebuke Garland for refusing to comply with two subpoenas. The resolution passed with the support of 216 Republicans. Eight others did not vote.

“As a former prosecutor, I cannot in good conscience support a resolution that would further politicize our judicial system to score political points,” Joyce said in a statement explaining his vote. “The American people expect Congress to work for them, solve policy problems, and prioritize good governance. Enough is enough.”

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