A Republican congressman says he’ll file legislation later Tuesday that would force a vote this week on referring former Trump lawyer-turned nemesis Michael Cohen to the Justice Department for a perjury investigation.
The measure will be sponsored by Rep. Mark Green, Tennessee Republican.
Cohen misled Congress during his high-profile testimony in February when he said he’d “never” sought a pardon from President Trump. He later acknowledged through his lawyer that he had sought a pardon and that his use of the word “never” didn’t mean never, but only after a certain date.
Oversight Committee Chairman Elijah E. Cummings, who had repeatedly warned Cohen about lying, says that later correction was sufficient and he would not pursue perjury charges.
But Republicans say Cohen’s behavior demands more.
Mr. Green’s privileged resolution must receive a floor vote within 48 hours of its introduction, which his office says means a vote likely on Thursday.
Cohen was Mr. Trump’s lawyer and personal fixer. He has pleaded guilty to several crimes including making illegal campaign payments on behalf of Mr. Trump when he paid hush money to two pornography stars who alleged affairs with Mr. Trump before he was a political candidate.
