“Mr. Chairman, on the vote of those present, the yeas are 8. The nays are five. On the vote, by proxy. And for the record, only the yeas are 0. The nays are two. On this vote, the yeas are 8, the nays are 5, and the motion is agreed to.” “On the advice of counsel, I respectfully decline to answer based upon my rights under the Fifth Amendment to the Constitution.” “The chair, directed Anthony Fauci to answer. He refused, again. We are voting on whether a witness, who has received the benefit of a sweeping federal pardon, can be ordered by this committee to answer questions and then defy that order without consequence. The clerk will report the conclusion of the vote. And that it is reported favorably.”












