Bill and Hillary Clinton Face Contempt Votes, Testimony in Epstein Investigation

Former President Bill Clinton is scheduled to testify before the House Oversight Committee today, following more than six hours of closed-door testimony from former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Thursday. Both Clintons were subpoenaed as part of the committee’s investigation into the late Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender.

Clinton Testimony and Subpoena Dispute

Hillary Clinton testified before the House Oversight Committee on February 26, 2026, denying any knowledge of Epstein’s criminal activities. She stated that the questioning was repetitive and argued it should have been open to the public. The Clintons initially resisted the subpoenas, deeming them legally invalid, but ultimately agreed to appear after the committee threatened a contempt of Congress vote. They maintain they have already provided the committee with the limited information they possess regarding Epstein.

Contempt of Congress Votes

The House Oversight Committee voted on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, to hold both Bill and Hillary Clinton in criminal contempt of Congress for defying the subpoenas. The vote was 34-8 to hold the former president in contempt, with two members voting present. Committee Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., and ranking member Robert Garcia, D-Calif., both supported the effort, highlighting a bipartisan agreement on the demand for compliance with the subpoenas. The committee’s GOP members emphasized that the Clintons were given ample opportunity to appear for scheduled depositions but refused to do so.

According to Chairman Comer, the committee acted in good faith and offered flexibility in scheduling. He quoted previous statements from Democrats asserting that no one is above the law. The move represents the committee’s first referral for contempt charges related to the Epstein case, underscoring the partisan divide surrounding the investigation.

Next Steps

With the committee’s approval, the issue will now proceed to the full House for a vote. If approved by the House, the referrals will be sent to the Justice Department for potential prosecution.

Bill Clinton’s Expected Testimony

Hillary Clinton indicated her husband is likely to discuss the end of his relationship with Epstein, which occurred years before Epstein’s crimes came to light. Chairman Comer anticipates Bill Clinton’s hearing will be longer than his wife’s, as the committee has numerous questions for the former president.

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