Summary
On the House Oversight Committee, nine Democrats joined Republicans in voting to hold former President Bill Clinton in contempt for not appearing before Congress. This vote went against the advice of Democratic leaders, who had recommended voting against the measure. The investigation relates to Clinton's possible connections to Jeffrey Epstein.
Key Facts
- The vote concerned Bill Clinton's failure to appear for a deposition about his involvement with Jeffrey Epstein.
- Nine Democrats on the committee voted with Republicans to hold Bill Clinton in contempt.
- Democratic leaders, including Hakeem Jeffries, advised members to vote against the contempt measure.
- Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton were both subpoenaed but did not attend the depositions.
- Only three Democrats voted with Republicans to hold Hillary Clinton in contempt.
- Clinton's lawyers argued for the right to provide written responses rather than in-person testimony.
- Representative Stephen Lynch cited Clinton's past travel with Epstein as a reason for seeking his testimony.
- The measure will next proceed to a vote on the House floor.
