Posted on May 28, 2021
Republicans block 9/11-style congressional probe of Capitol riot
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Republicans in the US Senate have blocked a bill to establish a bipartisan commission to investigate the Capitol Hill riot.
The measure passed the US House of Representatives last week.
Members of ex-President Donald Trump's party said the riot is already being investigated by congressional panels.
Democrats argued that forming a commission, similar to the one created after 9/11, would prevent any repeat of a similar invasion on the Capitol.
Trump supporters stormed Congress on 6 January in a failed bid to overturn the certification of President Joe Biden's victory in November's election.
The riot left five dead, including a Capitol police officer.
The measure passed the US House of Representatives last week.
Members of ex-President Donald Trump's party said the riot is already being investigated by congressional panels.
Democrats argued that forming a commission, similar to the one created after 9/11, would prevent any repeat of a similar invasion on the Capitol.
Trump supporters stormed Congress on 6 January in a failed bid to overturn the certification of President Joe Biden's victory in November's election.
The riot left five dead, including a Capitol police officer.
Republicans block 9/11-style congressional probe of Capitol riot
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MSG Stan Hutchison
Maj William W. 'Bill' Price - I understand our system very well. I also understand partisan obstruction.
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Of course they blocked it. They have to cover up their own sedition and treason.
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Maj William W. 'Bill' Price
Always love to hear from the #baizuo. AKA Marxist sock puppets. At least you don't hide, and we know who you are.
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Maj William W. 'Bill' Price - If you knew who I was you wouldn't be talking out your rectum.
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That means the House can set up a Benghazi style house select committee to investigate.
Well played, Republicans.
Well played, Republicans.
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