Camp explained the need for a special counsel by saying "I have serious concerns that the Department of Justice has brushed aside this investigation and will not pursue (former IRS executive Lois) Lerner for the wrongdoing she committed. Therefore, DOJ must appoint a special counsel, so we can have an independent review of what really happened at the IRS." Rep. Jim Jordan, who introduced the resolution, said that "we need this special counsel to help us get to the truth because the so-called investigation by the Justice Department has been a joke. The current investigation has no credibility because it is being headed by a maxed-out donor who is financially invested in the president's success." Rep. Darrell Issa argued the resolution was necessary because "Congressional investigations into the IRS targeting scandal have uncovered evidence of serious criminal activity, which must be resolved according to the law. Unfortunately, the Department of Justice's current investigation has lost credibility and public confidence." House Democrats argued against the resolution because the ongoing Justice Department investigation of the scandal was sufficient to make appointing a special counsel unnecessary. They have also argued that this resolution is a political ploy to draw attention to the scandal in order to help the Republicans win more elections later in 2014. See also List of bills in the 113th United States Congress Lois Lerner References External links Library of Congress - Thomas H.Res. 565 beta.congress.gov H.Res. 565 GovTrack.us H.Res. 565 United States House of Representatives resolutions Proposed legislation of the 113th United States Congress