# Senate Panel to Vote on Contempt Citation for Anthony Fauci

A Senate committee is set to vote on holding Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress, likely over his failure to fully comply with a subpoena related to COVID-19 origins. The vote escalates a political clash between lawmakers and the former top infectious disease official. If approved, it could lead to criminal referral, deepening partisan tensions over pandemic response.

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### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2026/aug/06/senators-anthony-fauci-contempt-of-congress-michiganu-democrats-republicans-trump-politics-latest-news-updates) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:44:38 GMT