GOP Senator’s Plan to Halt Garland’s Department

Republican Senator Vows to Block DOJ Nominations in Response to Politically-Charged Prosecutions

Senator J.D. Vance has a plan to make Attorney General Merrick Garland’s Department of Justice think twice about politically-charged prosecutions. In a video statement on Tuesday, Vance pledged to block President Joe Biden’s nominations for personnel at the DOJ.

Until Merrick Garland stops using his agency to harass Joe Biden’s political opponents, I will hold all DoJ nominees. pic.twitter.com/UVRwi6Ue01

— J.D. Vance (@JDVance1) June 13, 2023

“It’s time we stopped just whining about this problem and debating this problem and actually do something about it,” Vance said. “I think we have to grind this department to a halt until Merrick Garland promises to do his job and stop going after his political opponents.”

Vance’s plan wouldn’t completely halt new confirmations for the Justice Department. DOJ nominees would have to be confirmed through floor votes rather than by unanimous consent if Vance follows through on his plan, according to The Columbus Dispatch.

However, the Justice Department would be temporarily denied new federal prosecutors by the plan. Vance is going to make an exception for nominees of the U.S. Marshal’s Service.

Backing from Marjorie Taylor Greene

Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene backed Vance’s plan in her own tweet after the announcement.

Yes @JDVance1!
Thank you!

Action is the only way forward.
Stop the weaponized government and hold them accountable! https://t.co/9BNnbVXlQW

— Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (@RepMTG) June 13, 2023

Democrats hold a slim Senate majority of 50 seats and the vice president, although absences by Democratic senators could jeopardize the confirmation of nominees entirely.

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