Summary
A House committee voted to recommend holding former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress. This decision stems from their refusal to comply with subpoenas related to the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein. The contempt recommendations now go to the full House, which could lead to possible further legal action.
Key Facts
- The House Oversight Committee advanced contempt resolutions against Bill and Hillary Clinton.
- These resolutions are related to the Clintons' noncompliance with subpoenas for the Epstein investigation.
- The votes were bipartisan, with some Democrats joining Republicans in support.
- The committee voted 34-8 for Bill Clinton's contempt and 28-15 for Hillary Clinton's.
- Nine Democrats supported the contempt measure against Bill Clinton, and three supported it against Hillary Clinton.
- If the House approves, the issue goes to the Justice Department for potential prosecution.
- Contempt convictions can result in fines or jail time, though they are rare and legally complex.
- The Clintons argue the subpoenas lack a valid legislative purpose and are legally unfounded.
