Word for Word: House Judiciary Cmte Votes to Hold Attorney General in Contempt (C-SPAN)

The House Judiciary Committee debated and voted on a resolution to hold Attorney General William Barr in contempt for not providing an unredacted copy of the Mueller report. As the hearing began, the White House said the President made a protective assertion of executive privilege. Committee Chair Jerry Nadler said, "this decision represents a clear escalation in the Trump administration's blanket defiance of Congress' constitutionally mandated duties." Ranking Member Doug Collins said the committee's action is "a cynical, meanspirited, counterproductive, irresponsible step." The committee voted to hold Attorney General Barr in contempt, 2416.