The House of Representatives voted on September 16, 2026, to hold billionaire investor Leon Black in contempt of Congress due to his refusal to comply with subpoenas issued by the House oversight committee. This action is part of the committee's investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. The vote followed a unanimous recommendation from the committee the previous day to hold Black in contempt. The House vote was passed under unanimous consent, indicating there was no formal roll call and no objections from members regarding the contempt resolution.
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House Votes to Hold Leon Black in Contempt Over Subpoena Refusal
On September 16, 2026, the House of Representatives voted to hold billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress for not complying with subpoenas related to the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. The vote followed a unanimous recommendation from the House oversight committee.
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