Betty Bowers - Bondi

[orleans]

6. that seemed a bit too easy for just the committee to vote on this so i kept googling and found this google AI:

for the House to exercise its rarely used inherent contempt power, the Speaker must agree and direct the sergeant-at-arms to act. Under this power, the House acts as both judge and prosecutor to arrest and detain someone for refusing a subpoena.
The National Constitution Center
The National Constitution Center
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Speaker's Role: As the leader of the House, the Speaker must officially authorize the arrest and detention, as this process bypasses the executive branch (DOJ).

The Procedure: While the House passes a resolution, the Speaker directs the Sergeant-at-Arms to take the individual into custody until they comply, a power not used since 1934.

Alternative Paths: Typically, Congress uses "criminal contempt" (certified by the Speaker to a US Attorney) or "civil contempt" (seeking a court order) rather than inherent contempt.

i was hoping just the dems could do this, but i don't think they can.