Rep. Anna Paulina Luna forced a vote on her resolution to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in inherent contempt. (Getty Images)
Luna agreed to delay forcing the vote until this week after discussing the matter with House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La.
She also modified her bill to fine Garland instead of arresting him.
A Department of Justice (DOJ) spokesperson said in response to the GOP effort, "This is unconstitutional. We are confident our arguments would prevail in court."
Republicans have been seeking the audio tapes of Biden's interview in Hur's classified documents probe for months as part of their impeachment inquiry into the president.
ANNA PAULINA LUNA CALLS FOR $10,000 PER DAY FINE ON GARLAND FOR BIDEN-HUR AUDIO TAPE
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan is also suing for the audio tapes. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
Some GOP lawmakers reignited those calls in the wake of Biden's debate performance late last month.
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The 81-year-old president spoke with a hoarse voice, reportedly due to a cold, and stumbled over his own answers several times during the primetime event. Viewers also observed him appearing tired and noticeably less sharp than he looked the last time he faced former President Trump in 2020.
The House GOP also sued Garland last week in order to obtain the tapes, with the lawsuit being led by House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio.
Elizabeth Elkind is a politics reporter for Fox News Digital leading coverage of the House of Representatives. Previous digital bylines seen at Daily Mail and CBS News.
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