Top Dem lawmaker Clyburn could face $5K metal detector fine: report
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House Majority Whip James Clyburn, D-S.C., could be the first Democratic lawmaker to face a fine for bypassing metal detectors at the Capitol, according to a report Wednesday.
The congressman initially passed through security when entering the chamber. After casting a vote on the House floor, Clyburn left the chamber to use the bathroom. When re-entering the chamber, Clyburn purportedly bypassed the magnetometer. A source told Politico that the entire sequence occurred in less than 10 minutes and noted that Clyburn did not refuse any directives from Capitol Police. "Congressman Clyburn respects the rules of the chamber and he disputes the characterization of this incident," a representative for Clyburn said in a statement. The House instituted enhanced security measures following the Jan. 6 Capitol riot and passed a measure instituting fines for any lawmaker who bypasses the metal detectors. Under the rules, lawmakers are fined $5,000 for a first offense and $10,000 for a second offense.
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