"Koskinen has gotten away with stonewalling Congress, obstructing justice, breaching public trust," Jordan said. "It’s time Congress held him accountable."
But while almost all fellow GOP lawmakers stuck with Jordan and others from the House Freedom Caucus on one procedural vote on the House floor, an overwhelming number of Republicans joined with all Democrats to send the impeachment resolution to a House committee, most likely killing the effort.
"I strongly support our motion to impeach the IRS Commissioner," said Rep. Tim Huelskamp (R-KS). "At long last, hold an Obama official accountable."
The final roll call though was not close, as the House voted 342-72 to send the matter to the Judiciary Committee, where it may simply die a quiet death.
Democrats labeled it all a waste of time.
"There are many, many critical things that Congress should be spending its time on," said Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-MD). "But this is not one of them."
Here are the 72 Republicans who voted against delay on the IRS impeachment resolution:
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