Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Rand Paul, R-Ky., plans to schedule a committee vote next week regarding holding Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after he invoked the Fifth Amendment 111 times during a recent hearing. The committee's decision would need to be approved by the entire Senate, requiring a simple majority to pass. However, a filibuster would necessitate 60 votes in favor, making it uncertain whether Fauci will ultimately be held in contempt. Additionally, if the Senate were to overcome the filibuster, a separate resolution would be needed to refer the matter to the Department of Justice, which would also face the same filibuster requirement. Historically, it is more common for the House to hold individuals in contempt compared to the Senate, which last successfully did so in 1971.
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Senate Committee to Vote on Contempt of Congress for Anthony Fauci
Senate Homeland Security Committee Chairman Rand Paul is set to schedule a vote to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after he invoked the Fifth Amendment 111 times. The process requires a simple majority in the Senate, but a filibuster could complicate the situation, necessitating 60 votes for approval.
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Reporter's Notebook: Rand Paul's contempt vote crusade could be doomed despite Fauci pleading Fifth 111 times
Senate Committee to Vote on Contempt of Congress for Anthony Fauci