Congress as the Punitive Arm - Contempt of Congress Resolution

The speaker introduced a resolution for inherent contempt of Congress to hold the Attorney General accountable. This resolution enables Congress to use the sergeant at arms to bring the individual to the House and be a check and balance on the Department of Justice. The action has not been taken since the early 1900s and will be voted on soon. There is discussion and skepticism about Congress acting as a punitive arm, citing the power of impeachment. Additionally, concerns are raised about the authority and constitutionality of sending the sergeant at arms for such purposes, considering the transcripts provided by the Justice Department were deemed insufficient.