Talk of impeachment is filling the halls of Congress. House Republicans are still up in arms over Internal Revenue Service Commissioner John Koskinen’s actions in the wake of the IRS targeting scandal, and they’re moving toward the most severe punishment possible.

The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee voted to censure IRS Commissioner John Koskinen for failing to comply with a subpoena and lying under oath. This, following the infamous 2013 scandal where the IRS gave extra scrutiny to conservative groups looking for tax exempt status.

The censure is a symbolic reprimanding of Koskinen, which could potentially lead to him losing his pension. Congressman Jody Hice (R-GA) sits on the Committee that voted on punishment down party lines.

"He was brought on to clean up the mess in the IRS, and he absolutely has not done so,” said Hice. "In fact, he’s contributed to the problem.”

Hice says the next step is to begin the impeachment process, though most find it highly unlikely it will go beyond Capitol Hill.

"We need to go after him,” said Hice. "And we’re going to continue to do so until we remove him.”

Many House Democrats say the anti-Koskinen crusade is a waste of time, including Congressman Jerry Nadler (D-NY).

"With less than 30 legislative days remaining before this Congress enters a near two-month recess, there are certainly more pressing matters that demand our intention,” said Nadler during a recent House Judiciary hearing.

Nadler mentioned a laundry list of legislation both chambers have yet to pass, and called this a pointless, partisan, and petty exercise.

"A House Resolution does not carry the force of law or serve any purpose other than to defame a good and decent public servant,” said Nadler.

The censure now goes to the full house for a vote.

Commissioner Koskinen sent a statement in response to the House Judiciary Committee, saying in part, “I acted in good faith in my efforts to comply with all Congressional requests related to the investigations. I testified truthfully and to the best of my knowledge in answering questions concerning the search for, and production of, emails related to the investigations.”