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.
Hypnosis can also help reduce your fear of cats. It will help to calm your mind and will gradually remove the thoughts that are worrying you and leading to your cat phobia. You can visit a local hypnotist and if your fear of cats is especially affecting you that can be the best option.