so the house portion can do it for up to 2 years, or fine any amount.
the senate can do it forever, for any amount.
bypassing the judicial or executive... hence it’s appeal.
thx.
Congress has the authority to arrest and imprison those found in Contempt. The power extends throughout the United States and is an inherent power (does not depend upon legislated act)
The power to punish contemnors is connected with their power to investigate.
The Supreme Court has recognized this power.
Here are a few instances:
Anderson v. Dunn
Jurney v. MacCracken
McGrain v. Daugherty
Sinclair v. United States