The House has voted to hold Eric Holder in Contempt of Congress with 255 voting in support of the contempt charge with 67 opposing and 1 voting present. Over 100 Democrats walked out of the vote. 17 Democrats supported the contempt charge with 2 Republicans opposing. DEVELOPING…
ALG President Bill Wilson had this to say about the vote:
The House has taken the right step in holding Eric Holder in contempt. Holder is a self-proclaimed liar and has obstructed justice by refusing to comply with the legitimate requests of Congress. Executive privilege is not a shield against criminal activity. His actions deserve much more than a mild vote of contempt.
