In Bipartisan Vote, House Approves Bill Creating Jan. 6 Commission

The transcript discusses the proposal for a bipartisan Commission to investigate the January 6th insurrection. The Commission would have equal representation from Republicans and Democrats, with subpoena power requiring bipartisan support. It aims to investigate the causes and factors of the attack. While some Republicans, like Kevin McCarthy, oppose the Commission, citing concerns about its scope and potential interference with criminal investigations, others support it as long as it remains bipartisan. The bill is now headed to the Senate for approval.

What is the primary purpose of the ten-person Commission established by the bill?

• To investigate the causes of the January 6th insurrection

• To oversee the election process

• To manage the Capitol security

• To draft new legislation for political reforms

What is required for the Commission to issue subpoenas?

• Bipartisan support

• Approval from the President

• Majority vote from the Senate

• Unanimous decision from the Commission members

Who were the key negotiators for the Commission's flexibility to investigate beyond January 6th?

• Nancy Pelosi and Mitch McConnell

• Kevin McCarthy and Chuck Schumer

• Kamala Harris and Mike Pence

• Bennie Thompson and John Katko

What was Kevin McCarthy's main concern regarding the Commission?

• The exclusion of Republican members

• The potential interference with ongoing criminal investigations

• The Commission's lack of bipartisan support

• The Commission's focus on international terrorism

What did some Democrats feel about McCarthy's statement?

• They were supportive

• They were indifferent

• They were stunned

• They were relieved