Congress has never recommended that a former U.S. president be charged with a crime before.

But former President Donald Trump just shattered that historical precedent. 

The committee investigating the insurrection of Jan. 6, 2021 on Monday voted to refer Trump to the Department of Justice to be charged with multiple crimes relating to the deadly riot at the Capitol and his attempts to hold power despite losing the 2020 election. The suggested charges include conspiracy, false statements, and alleged Trump's role in inciting and providing support to the violent mob.