A Senate committee Thursday voted along party lines to hold Dr Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress over his refusal to answer questions at a hearing on his handling of the Covid-19 pandemic, setting up a referral to the department of justice for potential investigation over whether the country's long-time top infectious disease official properly exercised his constitutional rights.

The former chief medical officer declined questions under subpoena, saying Sen. Rand Paul has an “obvious obsession with calling for my prosecution.”

In a contempt of Congress resolution, Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., argued Dr. Anthony Fauci’s Fifth Amendment rights were “unsupported,” while Fauci’s lawyers have said he is on “solid…

Former top infectious disease official referred to Justice Department for potential prosecution

Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment more than 100 times during a hearing last week, speaking only to deliver his opening statement.

The panel voted along party lines to approve the contempt resolution.

The Senate Homeland Security Committee is holding a vote to hold former top health official Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress.

Dr. Anthony Fauci was held in contempt of Congress by committee vote for pleading the Fifth Amendment right to silence.