On Friday, and on a 54/35 vote, Senate Republicans successfully blocked the effort to open debate on the creation of a commission to investigate the January 6 riots.
The six Republicans who voted in favor of the commission were Senators Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Susan Collins (R-ME), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Rob Portman (R-OH), Mitt Romney (R-UT), and Ben Sasse (R-NE). Liz Chaney voted for it in the House where it passed 252/175.
The Department of Justice is deep into a massive criminal investigation,” responded Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY). “I do not believe the additional, extraneous ‘commission’ that Democratic leaders want would uncover crucial new facts or promote healing. Frankly, I do not believe it is even designed to.”
Why spend more taxpayer dollars and time investigating something that is being investigated by the DOJ? Democrats love to spend money.
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