“I’m using every tool at my disposal, including impeachment and Congress’s power of the purse, to hold Secretary Noem accountable for violating our Constitution.”
Use every tool at her disposal, including impeachment and Congress’s power of the purse, to hold Secretary Kristi Noem accountable for violating the Constitution.
Occurrences
Evidence
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GovInfo lists H. Res. 996 as introduced in the House on January 14, 2026, sponsored by Robin L. Kelly (IL), with the title impeaching Kristi Lynn Arnold Noem for high crimes and misdemeanors. The resolution was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary and alleges obstruction of Congress, violations of constitutional rights, Impoundment Control Act violations, and self-dealing.
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The House Clerk records Roll Call 53 on H.R. 7148, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, as passing 217-214 on February 3, 2026. The vote list records Kelly (IL), Democratic, Illinois, voting Nay.
Assessments
Kelly materially used the specific accountability tools named in the promise during the relevant federal House term: she sponsored an impeachment resolution against Secretary Kristi Noem and voted against a major appropriations package tied to DHS funding, reflecting use of Congress's power of the purse. Because the promise was framed as using available tools rather than securing removal or final conviction, these actions satisfy the commitment in same-term timing.