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Nothing will happen. This is all for show.

Interesting, there are 3 different contempt avenues. 1) Criminal contempt of Congress, 2) Civil contempt and 3) Inherent Contempt Power of Congress. The first 2 are rarely prosecuted when the prosecution involves Dem AG's, Dem DAs and Dem Assistant AGs. Can't force them to comply when nobody will prosecute.

The third is interesting but likely not to be used since the GOP has no balls and it's not in the Constitution:

The third, and least exercised, option is referred to as the inherent contempt power of Congress. This isn't found in statutory or constitutional language but rather is inferred by the courts as a function of Congress's legislative powers. The last time this was exercised was in the 1930s, but this was seen more as a way to coerce compliance than as a means of punishment.

The offender, after being cited for contempt of Congress, is tried on the floor of the chamber of Congress invoking the power. If a majority affirms the contempt charge, they may instruct the Sergeant at Arms to arrest the offender and detain them until they comply with the subpoena or until the end of the session. Given the extraordinary nature of congressional detention and its lack of constitutional clarity, it's often seen as a last-ditch -- and unlikely-- effort.
 

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