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Future of Jan. 6 commission unclear as US Senate considers bill By
May 23, 2021 - 10:45 pm
CHARLESTON, W.Va. While the U.S. House of Representatives approved legislation last week creating a commission to investigate the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, the likelihood of the Senate passing the resolution is uncertain.
The House voted 252-175 last Wednesday to form a commission responsible for investigating the riot led by Donald Trump supporters. Four people died during the violence, and Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick died the following day after collapsing during the insurrection. Two other officers died by suicide.
House Resolution 3233 would allow commissioners to investigate the incident and issue recommendations on preparations and responses to violence and domestic terrorism. The commission would be allowed to hold public hearings, request evidence and issue subpoenas as part of its work.
US House approves Jan. 6 commission; McKinley one of 35 Republican supporters By
May 19, 2021 - 11:54 pm
CHARLESTON, W.Va. The U.S. House of Representatives voted Wednesday to create a commission to investigate the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, in which West Virginia’s David McKinley was one of 35 Republicans who supported such body.
The final vote was 252-175; Democrats unanimously backed the commission’s creation, while West Virginia Reps. Alex Mooney and Carol Miller joined 173 Republican colleagues in opposing the legislation after Republican leaders pushed against the commission.
Under House Resolution 3233, the commission would be responsible for investigating the attack by a mob of Donald Trump supporters, including the causes of the incident and recommendations related to preparing and responding to domestic terrorism. The commission would have the authority to hold public hearings, request evidence and issue subpoenas as part of its investigation.