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Democrats block Senate GOP offer of immunity to former Fauci assistant
Hassan opposed the motion, arguing that the committee should pursue the matter more carefully and on a bipartisan basis.
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Published Sep 23, 2026
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The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee rejected a Republican-led motion to grant immunity to a former Fauci assistant, voting 8-7 along party lines. Rand Paul backed the effort, while Margaret Hassan opposed it, saying the committee needed more time and a bipartisan approach.
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Maggie Hassan
D · NH · SEN
Senator who voted against the immunity motion and called for more time
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R · KY · SEN
Committee chair and advocate for granting immunity to the former assistant
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