Representative John Carter (TX-31) released the following statement after voting against H. Res. 660.

“After moving forward with this political stunt without a vote on the floor to begin with, House Democrats are now attempting to legitimize their closed-door, partisan investigation only because the American people recognize their antics for what they are. This resolution continues an entirely political investigation by Chairman Schiff, who lost all credibility by making up his own transcript and lying about his committee’s communication with the whistleblower. This resolution undermines the minority’s ability to call witnesses, while simultaneously emboldening the chairman to proceed without any checks or public debate. With this resolution, Speaker Pelosi has ensured that this process remains political theater, and I will not vote to continue this investigation on the exact same path it’s gone down for the last month. It’s time for this craziness to end and for the House to get back to doing the People’s work.”

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Rep. Carter represents Texas District 31, which includes Fort Hood, the largest active duty armored military installation in the free world. He serves as co-chairman of the Congressional Army Caucus and Ranking Member of the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee on Appropriations.