A Senate committee is set to vote on whether to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress, according to reports. The proposed action centers on Fauci’s refusal to answer questions from lawmakers related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The vote would be a significant escalation in the committee’s effort to obtain information from Fauci. A contempt resolution generally reflects a congressional finding that a witness has failed to comply with a request for testimony or documents, though the practical consequences depend on subsequent action by the full Senate and other authorities.
The proceedings have drawn attention amid continuing political disputes over the handling of COVID-19 and questions directed at Fauci, a prominent former public health official. Other coverage has described the committee as having already voted to hold him in contempt, indicating that reports may refer to different stages of the congressional process.