House votes to hold Lois Lerner in contempt

Vote just took place, 231-187.

The House then voted to require Eric Holder to appoint a special counsel to investigate the targeting of conservative nonprofit groups by the Internal Revenue Service, 250-168, with 26 Democrats voting in favor.

The contempt is based on Lerner’s failure to answer questions during hearings on the IRS targeting of Tea Party and conservative groups, even after Lerner gave an opening statement proclaiming her innocence:

 

Tags: Eric Holder, IRS, Lois Lerner

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