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WASHINGTON, January 26, 2026
contempt of Congress Vote Advances Against Biden’s Brother
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The House Oversight Committee took a important step toward holding James Biden in contempt of Congress, escalating a probe into the business dealings of the President’s family.
- The House Oversight Committee advanced contempt resolutions against James Biden.
- The vote stems from a dispute over testimony related to the committee’s investigation.
- Democrats on the committee criticized the proceedings as politically motivated.
- The full House will now consider the resolutions.
The House Oversight Committee voted to advance contempt resolutions against James Biden, President Biden’s brother, last month, intensifying a Republican-led investigation into the family’s financial activities. This action signals a deepening conflict between the committee and the Biden management, with accusations of obstruction of justice flying from both sides.
The Core of the Dispute
The contempt resolutions arose from a disagreement over James Biden’s testimony before the committee. Republicans allege that Biden did not fully comply with a subpoena requesting documents and testimony related to the committee’s investigation into the Biden family’s business dealings. Specifically, the committee has been scrutinizing financial transactions and potential conflicts of interest involving James Biden and his associates.
What exactly are the allegations against James Biden? Republicans claim he failed to fully cooperate with a subpoena, hindering their investigation into potential financial improprieties within the Biden family. Democrats,though,argue the investigation is a politically motivated fishing expedition.
Republican Arguments
Committee Republicans maintain that full cooperation is essential for a thorough investigation. They argue that James Biden’s limited compliance obstructs their ability to uncover potential wrongdoing and hold those responsible accountable. The committee has expressed concerns about the potential influence of foreign entities on the Biden family’s business ventures.
Democratic Response
Democrats on the committee have vehemently opposed the contempt resolutions, characterizing them as a partisan attack. they contend that the investigation is based on unsubstantiated claims and lacks credible evidence.Democrats have accused Republicans of selectively presenting facts and engaging in a smear campaign against the Biden family.
Next steps and Potential Consequences
With the committee’s approval, the contempt resolutions will now be sent to the full House for a vote. If the House approves the resolutions, James Biden could face criminal charges for defying a congressional subpoena. The Department of Justice would then decide whether to prosecute him.
On February 15, 2026, the full House of Representatives voted 225-210 along party lines to hold James Biden in contempt of Congress. The vote followed days of heated debate, with Republicans arguing the contempt charge was necessary to uphold the authority of Congress, and Democrats decrying it as a politically motivated witch hunt.
Who initiated the contempt proceedings? The house Oversight Committee, led by Chairman James Comer (R-KY), spearheaded the effort to hold James Biden in contempt. The committee’s investigation began in early 2025, focusing on financial transactions linked to the Biden family and their business associates.
Following the House vote, the case was referred to the Department of Justice. After a three-month review, Attorney General Merrick Garland announced on May 18, 2026, that the DOJ would *not* pursue criminal charges against James Biden. Garland stated that while Biden’
