House votes to refer 2 former Trump advisers to Justice Department for contempt of Congress

The House voted Wednesday to recommend two former advisers to former President Donald Trump be referred to the Department of Justice on criminal contempt of Congress charges.

The House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, Capitol Hill riot is looking to hold Trump White House deputy chief of staff Dan Scavino and Trump's onetime trade adviser Peter Navarro in contempt of Congress for their refusal to cooperate with the panel's investigation or appear for their respective scheduled depositions.

The House vote was 220-203. Just two Republicans -- Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming and Rep. Adam Kinzinger of Illinois -- voted for the resolution. The pair also serve on the January 6 committee.

"Both of these men have refused to comply with the Select Committee's subpoenas in any way," Democratic Rep. Bennie Thompson of Mississippi, who chairs the committee, testified in front of the House Rules Committee on Monday.