Sen. Schumer: Senate Will Vote On Jan. 6 Commission

The transcript discusses a bill to create an independent commission to investigate the January 6 attack on the Capitol. The bill passed the House with bipartisan support, aiming to counter misinformation with facts through an objective investigation. However, its future in the Senate is uncertain due to growing Republican opposition. The proposed commission, modeled after the September 11th investigation, would consist of 10 members, equally split between Republicans and Democrats, tasked with making recommendations to secure the Capitol and prevent future insurrections.

What is the primary goal of the proposed independent commission?

• To investigate the January 6 attack on the Capitol

• To investigate the 2020 presidential election

• To investigate the COVID-19 pandemic response

• To investigate the September 11 attacks

What is a major concern of the Republicans regarding the commission?

• It will not have enough members

• It will duplicate existing investigations

• It will focus on the wrong events

• It will be too expensive

How is the proposed commission similar to the 9/11 investigation?

• It will focus on international terrorism

• It will have the same number of members

• It will be led by the same people

• It will be modeled after the 9/11 investigation

What is the intended outcome of the commission's recommendations?

• To reform the education system

• To enhance international relations

• To secure the Capitol and prevent future insurrections

• To improve healthcare policies

How will the commission be structured in terms of political representation?

• It will have no political representation

• It will have more Democrats than Republicans

• It will have more Republicans than Democrats

• It will be split evenly between Republicans and Democrats