While Congress retains its inherent contempt authority and may exercise it at any time, this inherent contempt process was last used by the Senate in 1934, in a Senate investigation of airlines and the U.S. Postmaster.
To make a scared cat feel more comfortable, set up a covered cave for them to retreat to. Line it with soft bedding and partially cover the entrance so that the cat will feel safely obscured inside. In the same vein of thought, you can purchase a cat tower for the cat to lie on top of.
1 Keep her away from the bedroom door.  If your cat awakens you by pounding on or scratching at your bedroom door, set an electronic pet mat, sticky tape, or an upside-down carpet runner on the floor outside your bedroom door.