US Senate Panel Votes to Hold Fauci in Contempt of Congress Over Covid Hearing A recent vote by a Republican controlled US Senate committee has held Dr.
Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress, sparking debate over the limits of congressional power and individual rights during investigations.
The controversy centers on Fauci's decision to invoke his fifth amendment right against self incrimination during a tense hearing before the Senate homeland security and government affairs committee.