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ck2 • yesterday at 9:40 PM • 1 reply • view on HN

Senate has no mechanism to prosecute contempt charges

That goes to the DOJ, which of course means nothing happens, at least for next 800 days


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taylorfinley • yesterday at 10:05 PM

It's my understanding they can detain under the inherent contempt power, it's been reported [0] that the House has a jail that can be readied if needed.

[0] https://rollcall.com/2019/05/08/just-where-is-this-secret-ho...