House votes to hold Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress
6/28/12
 
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17 Democrats break ranks
from FoxNews
6/28/12

The GOP-led House voted Thursday to hold Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt of Congress for failing to provide key information pertaining to Operation Fast and Furious, making Holder the first sitting Cabinet member to be held in contempt.

The vote was 255-67, with 17 Democrats breaking ranks to side with Republicans in favor of contempt.

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