Posted on 03/14/2019 10:20:46 AM PDT by GIdget2004
The House passed a resolution Thursday calling on Justice Department (DOJ) officials to release special counsel Robert Mueller’s highly anticipated report about his investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election.
Lawmakers unanimously passed the nonbinding resolution in a 420-0 vote.
Four Republicans — Reps. Paul Gosar (Ariz.), Matt Gaetz (Fla.), Thomas Massie (Ky.), and Justin Amash (Mich.) — voted present.
“I’ve said to millions of Americans on television that I support releasing the Mueller report," Gaetz told The Hill on his decision to vote present.
“I take specific exception to the elements of the resolution noting praise for Mueller, without also noting the criticism of his very biased staffing decisions," he added. "It’s like he was fishing for talent in the Hillary Clinton fan club aquarium.”
The resolution calls for the Justice Department to release Mueller's report to Congress and the public.
The measure — introduced by House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.) — argues there is “overwhelming public interest” to release the contents of the high-profile report. The resolution calls on the department to fully release the report to Congress and to release it to the public “except to the extent the public disclosure of any portion thereof is expressly prohibited by law.”
(Excerpt) Read more at thehill.com ...
Of course, half will be redacted for “national security” reasons.
Wow, a rare example of bi-partisanship.
I can’t wait until the doc dump that happens afterwards.
Who were the 15 who didn’t vote?
I haven't seen any such interest.
Any parts in any way casting aspersions on Trump will be in red, 36 point, bold, italicized, underline font.
What does “nonbinding” mean in this context?
Does Mulehead even have a report? What will he do to live off the taxpayer dime once he files a report?
Finally, something they agree on.
“Wow, a rare example of bi-partisanship.”
Remember that there was ZERO bi-partisanship in the House 2009-2017.
They were ALL accomplices to the Fraud’s crimes against America.
Non-binding resolution. Meaningless.
“What will he do to live off the taxpayer dime once he files a report?”
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Hopefully he will have 10 years of taxpayer-funded meals at GITMO.
They all believe Mueller is an honorable man, so this isn’t a surprise, unfortunately.
Let’s start a ticker and count (in seconds) how long after the “release” before various media agencies publish excerpts they find interesting (IE, negative to Trump).
I’m going to guess that even they don’t get leaked copies before the ‘release’, they will surely have pointers and hints sent to them by their many contacts in the ‘deep state’
It’s a resolution. Not law. It’s like stating your opinion.
Which means absolutely nothing-which is why they felt safe enough to vote for it.
The House doesn't get to decide to release it, I believe Wray has that honor (head of the DOJ?)
I expect that, since day 1. Trump has dirt on Mulehead and he knows it.
It has no force of law. It means that the report is made public only if the Attorney General allows it to be made public. Congress has no say in the matter.
Essentially non-binding means a recommendation and not a requirement. IOW, not law.
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