The House Oversight and Accountability Committee voted to hold former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress after both failed to comply with subpoenas requiring them to testify in connection with the committee’s investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

The committee announced the action in a public statement posted on X, stating that bipartisan resolutions to hold both Clintons in contempt had passed and would now move to the full House for consideration.

“House Oversight PASSES bipartisan resolutions holding Bill and Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress for defying congressional subpoenas on the Epstein probe,” the committee wrote.

“Accountability is here. No one is above the law. The resolutions are now sent to the House.”

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The contempt vote follows months of efforts by the committee to compel testimony from the Clintons as part of its inquiry into Epstein, who died in federal custody in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges.

Lawmakers have sought to examine Epstein’s connections to powerful political figures and determine how he was able to continue operating for years despite prior convictions and documented allegations.

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House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, a Republican from Kentucky, said the committee had exhausted reasonable options to secure the Clintons’ cooperation before moving forward with contempt proceedings.

Comer disclosed that he rejected what he described as an unacceptable proposal from Clinton attorneys to avoid formal testimony.

“Facing contempt of Congress, the Clintons’ lawyers made an untenable offer: that I travel to New York for a conversation with President Clinton only,” Comer wrote in a separate post on X.

“No official transcript would be recorded and other Members of Congress would be barred from participating. I have rejected the Clintons’ ridiculous offer.”

Comer said the proposed arrangement would have bypassed standard congressional procedures and undermined the integrity of the investigation. He emphasized that congressional subpoenas require sworn testimony and an official record.

“The Clintons’ latest demands make clear they believe their last name entitles them to special treatment,” Comer wrote.

“The House Oversight Committee’s bipartisan subpoenas require the Clintons to appear for depositions that are under oath and transcribed.”

According to Comer, the Clintons were subpoenaed to appear for formal depositions but failed to do so.

The committee proceeded with the contempt vote after determining that continued delays and conditions imposed by Clinton attorneys amounted to defiance of lawful subpoenas.

Under House rules, a contempt of Congress resolution approved by the full chamber can be referred to the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia for potential enforcement.

The outcome of the House vote will determine whether the matter advances to that stage.

The committee’s action comes amid renewed congressional scrutiny of Epstein’s relationships with prominent political, business, and social figures.

Lawmakers from both parties have said the investigation is focused on transparency and accountability, particularly regarding Epstein’s access to influential individuals and institutions despite his criminal history.

Committee members have also pointed to prior contempt cases involving other high-profile figures, arguing that Congress must apply its enforcement powers consistently.

Supporters of the resolutions have said failure to act would create a double standard for politically connected individuals.

The House Oversight Committee has not released a timeline for further proceedings but confirmed that the contempt resolutions have been formally transmitted to the House for consideration.

The Clintons have not appeared before the committee for sworn testimony related to the Epstein investigation as of the vote.

The development marks one of the most significant congressional actions involving the Clintons in recent years and signals that the Epstein investigation will continue to move forward despite resistance from witnesses.

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