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House Recommends Contempt Charges for Refusal to Testify on January 6th Attack.

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution formally finding Stephen K. Bannon in contempt of Congress for failing to comply with a subpoena related to the January 6th investigation. This action reinforces the government's ability to conduct necessary oversight and ensures that individuals are held accountable for refusing to cooperate with official inquiries into matters of national importance. The resolution directs the case to federal prosecutors for potential criminal proceedings.
Key points
The resolution formally finds Stephen K. Bannon in contempt of Congress for refusing to provide documents or appear for a deposition.
The Speaker is directed to refer the matter to the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia for criminal prosecution.
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VOTING RESULTS
2021-10-21
53%
For 229
Against 202
Abstain 0
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Adopted
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 117_HRES_730
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2]
Process start date: 2021-10-21
Voting date: 2021-10-21
Meeting no: 1
Voting no: 329
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Recommending that the House of Representatives find Stephen K. Bannon in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with a subpoena duly issued by the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HRES_730.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-10-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The resolution formally finds Stephen K. Bannon in contempt of Congress for refusing to provide documents or appear for a deposition.
  • The Speaker is directed to refer the matter to the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia for criminal prosecution.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Adopted.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: voting record

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 202 (Roll no. 329). (text: CR H5758)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

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