{"id":2145874,"date":"2024-01-10T19:18:07","date_gmt":"2024-01-11T00:18:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/committees-advance-hunter-biden-contempt-resolutions-sending-vote-to-house-floor\/"},"modified":"2024-01-10T19:20:17","modified_gmt":"2024-01-11T00:20:17","slug":"committees-advance-hunter-biden-contempt-resolutions-sending-vote-to-house-floor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/committees-advance-hunter-biden-contempt-resolutions-sending-vote-to-house-floor\/","title":{"rendered":"Committees push Hunter Biden contempt resolutions, heading to House floor vote"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fcommittees-advance-hunter-biden-contempt-resolutions-sending-vote-to-house-floor%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2145874&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>A Pair of House Committees \u200cAdvance Resolutions to Hold Hunter Biden in Contempt of\u200c Congress<\/h2>\n<p>A dramatic showdown is brewing in \u200bthe House of \u2064Representatives \u200cas two \u200bcommittees have advanced resolutions to hold Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, in contempt of Congress. This sets the stage for\u2063 a high-stakes floor vote that could take place \u200das early as next week.<\/p>\n<p>The resolutions, which were passed along party lines, have sparked\u2064 intense debate and division\u2064 among lawmakers.\u2062 Republicans voted in favor\u200d of holding Biden in contempt, while Democrats opposed the move.<\/p>\n<p>The controversy stems from subpoenas issued to Hunter Biden, demanding his appearance \u200dfor a closed-door \u2063deposition. However, Biden\u200d defied the subpoenas and\u200d instead made a public appearance outside the Capitol building, asserting his willingness \u2064to \u2064testify publicly but not \u200dbehind closed doors.<\/p>\n<p>In a surprising \u2062turn of events,\u2064 Hunter Biden made a \u2064brief appearance at \u2064the \u200cOversight \u2062Committee hearing\u2063 on \u200cthe contempt vote. However, his presence only fueled the fire, with committee members engaging \u200din heated exchanges and \u2064personal attacks.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Sharp Reactions \u2062and Lewd References<\/h3>\n<p>One particularly fiery moment came from Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC), who accused Biden of white privilege and criticized him for \u2062ignoring the congressional subpoena. The hearing itself\u200d devolved into arguments and even \u2064included a viral gaffe from Rep. \u200cPramila Jayapal (D-WA), who stumbled over her words and inadvertently said &#8220;erection&#8221; instead of &#8220;insurrection.&#8221; Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene \u200d(R-GA) also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/committee-advances-hunter-biden-contempt-resolution-sending-vote-to-house-floor\/\" title=\"Committee approves Hunter Biden contempt resolution, moves to House floor vote\">resurfaced censored photos<\/a> of Hunter \u2063Biden\u2064 in \u2063the nude.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Despite the chaos, Democrats rallied to defend Hunter Biden, \u2063demanding that he be\u200c allowed\u200c to testify publicly. They accused Oversight Chairman James Comer (R-KY) of changing the terms\u200b of the request and engaging in a \u200cbait-and-switch tactic.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout\u2062 the proceedings, Hunter Biden was\u200b accompanied by his attorneys, Abbe Lowell and Kevin Morris. After \u200bthe hearing, Lowell spoke\u2064 to reporters, claiming that his client had attempted to cooperate\u2063 with\u2063 Republican lawmakers multiple times in the past year. He accused Comer of distorting and manipulating \u200dBiden&#8217;s testimony to mislead the public.<\/p>\n<p>Republicans have expressed \u200da preference for conducting the interview with Hunter Biden in a closed-door setting, allowing attorneys involved in \u200cthe investigation to\u200d ask questions in hourlong \u200bincrements.\u200d In contrast, a public hearing would limit lawmakers to five-minute windows for questioning.<\/p>\n<p>Chairman Comer has promised to make the full transcript of any\u200c closed-door interview \u2064with Hunter Biden public, ensuring transparency in the\u200d process.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Contempt\u2063 Resolution and Potential Prosecution<\/h3>\n<p>If\u2062 Hunter Biden continues to refuse\u2064 to meet lawmakers&#8217; terms, the contempt resolution is expected to move to the full House for a vote. This could happen as\u2063 early as next \u200bweek. \u2063If passed, the resolution will be referred to the Department of Justice and U.S. Attorney Matthew Graves&#8217;s office \u200cin Washington.<\/p>\n<p>Graves, who was appointed by President Biden, will have the discretion to decide whether\u2063 to pursue prosecution against Hunter Biden. It is worth noting that Graves has previously reviewed four contempt referrals, all involving Republicans, since taking office in 2021.<\/p>\n<p>While the Department of Justice declined to comment on the\u2063 matter, the outcome of \u2062this contentious battle remains uncertain. The fate\u200b of \u200dHunter Biden and the\u200d potential legal consequences he may face now\u2063 rest in the hands of \u2064the DOJ and U.S. Attorney Graves.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>As the political drama unfolds, all eyes are on the House of Representatives,\u200d waiting to see how this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/former-trump-lawyer-bashes-justice-system\/\" title=\"Ex-Trump Lawyer Criticizes Justice System\">high-stakes confrontation<\/a> will play out.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\">CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER<\/a><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How do Democrats argue against the\u2064 focus on Hunter Biden, \u200dand what do \u2063they portray the move\u200b to hold him \u2063in contempt as<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Joined by his attorney, who argued that the subpoenas were politically motivated\u2062 and lacked \u200ba legitimate\u200c legislative purpose. He also emphasized Biden&#8217;s willingness to testify publicly and provide any \u200cnecessary documents.<\/p>\n<p>The committee vote \u200dto hold Hunter Biden\u2062 in contempt of Congress is seen as a significant\u200b escalation in the ongoing battle between Republicans and Democrats. It further underscores the deep political\u200b divisions within the House\u2063 of Representatives and the broader country.<\/p>\n<p>The resolutions now\u200b move to the full House floor, where a contentious debate\u2063 and vote are expected. If the resolutions pass, Hunter Biden \u200dcould face \u2062potential penalties, including fines and even imprisonment. However,\u2063 it is worth noting that\u200c previous instances of contempt charges against individuals connected to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-trump-special-counsel-jack-smith-was-involved-in-obama-era-lois-lerner-irs-scandal\/\" title=\"New Trump Special Counsel Jack Smith Was Involved in Obama-Era Lois Lerner IRS Scandal\">high-profile politicians<\/a> have rarely resulted in\u2063 substantial consequences.<\/p>\n<p>The political implications of this showdown are significant. For Republicans, targeting Hunter Biden is seen as a way\u2062 to weaken President Biden\u200d and undermine his\u2064 credibility. It is also seen as an attempt to divert attention from their own internal divisions and policy challenges.<\/p>\n<p>Democrats, on the other hand, argue\u2063 that\u2064 the focus on Hunter Biden is a distraction from \u200cmore pressing issues such as voting rights, infrastructure, and dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. They\u200d portray the moves\u200c to hold Biden in contempt as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/they-only-go-after-donald-trump-trump-releases-lengthy-statement-blasting-investigation-against-his-organization\/\" title=\"\u2018They Only Go After Donald Trump\u2019: Trump Releases Lengthy Statement Blasting Investigation Against His Organization\">partisan witch hunt<\/a> and an abuse of power.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless of the outcome, this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-administration-takes-aim-at-social-media-giants-cash-cows\/\" title=\"Biden Administration Takes Aim at Social Media Giants\u2019 Cash Cows\">high-profile battle<\/a> between the House committees and Hunter Biden \u200dserves as a reminder\u2062 of the contentious and polarized political climate\u200b in the United States. It also raises questions about the role of Congress in holding \u2062individuals accountable and the potential consequences of disregarding subpoenas.<\/p>\n<p>As \u2062the resolution heads to the House floor for a\u2064 vote, all eyes will\u2062 be\u200c on the lawmakers as \u2063they decide the fate of Hunter Biden \u2062and the ongoing debate over congressional \u2062oversight and accountability.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>House committees passed resolutions to hold Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress, paving the way for a full House vote next week. 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