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CNN is now showing live the Jan. 6th Committee Meeting re: Jeffrey Clark Contempt Vote (Original Post) spanone Dec 2021 OP
Ok, I don't understand why they have to vote on it. grumpyduck Dec 2021 #1
No, it shouldn't. brooklynite Dec 2021 #3
Ok, why not? grumpyduck Dec 2021 #4
Because absent a vote by the House, its up to the DOJ to determine that violation of law occurs brooklynite Dec 2021 #5
Ah ha! grumpyduck Dec 2021 #6
Recommended. H2O Man Dec 2021 #2

grumpyduck

(6,246 posts)
1. Ok, I don't understand why they have to vote on it.
Wed Dec 1, 2021, 08:32 PM
Dec 2021

If someone doesn't show up for a subpoena, shouldn't it be automatic?

brooklynite

(94,708 posts)
5. Because absent a vote by the House, its up to the DOJ to determine that violation of law occurs
Wed Dec 1, 2021, 09:16 PM
Dec 2021

Its far more efficient to put that determination on the record and send it to DOJ.

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