US Legislators probing the 6 January Capitol uproar have unitedly supported holding a top aide of ex-President Donald Trump in contempt of Congress.
Steve Bannon was ordered to bear witness before the panel, but declined to do so.
If the full chamber accepts the matter this Thursday, it would be mentioned to justice department, which has the final say on bringing charges.
If declared guilty, Mr Bannon could face a fine and up to one year in jail.
A former right-wing media executive Mr Bannon, who became Mr Trump’s chief strategist – has not openly spoken on Tuesday’s vote in the nine-member House select committee.
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