House Judiciary Committee Votes To Hold Rove In Contempt Of Congress

Last week I asked what happens if you ignore a subpoena from Congress after Karl Rove refused to testify in Congress.

Today the House Judiciary Committee voted to hold Karl Rove in contempt of Congress...

The House Judiciary Committee has voted 20-14 to approve a contempt of Congress resolution against former White House Deputy Chief of Staff Karl Rove for his failure to appear after a Congressional subpoena.

Voting along party lines Wednesday morning, the committee said Rove broke the law by failing to appear at a July 10 hearing on allegations of White House influence over the Justice Department, including whether Rove encouraged prosecutions against Democrats.

The committee decision is a recommendation. It remains unclear whether Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) will allow a final vote.