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House Resolution on January 6th Committee Appointments Dispute

This House Resolution objects to how members were appointed to the committee investigating the January 6th Capitol attack. It states that rejecting certain nominees harms the investigation's credibility and public trust in its findings. It calls for changes to the committee's composition.
Key points
Raises concerns about the fairness of the investigation into the January 6th Capitol attack by questioning committee appointments.
Calls for specific Republican members to be included in the committee to ensure broader representation.
Suggests the current appointment process could reduce public trust in the investigation's findings.
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VOTING RESULTS
2021-07-26
53%
For 218
Against 197
Abstain 0
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Expired
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 117_HRES_554
Sponsor: Rep. McCarthy, Kevin [R-CA-23]
Process start date: 2021-07-26
Voting date: 2021-07-26
Meeting no: 1
Voting no: 219
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Raising a question of the privileges of the House.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HRES_554.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-07-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Raises concerns about the fairness of the investigation into the January 6th Capitol attack by questioning committee appointments.
  • Calls for specific Republican members to be included in the committee to ensure broader representation.
  • Suggests the current appointment process could reduce public trust in the investigation's findings.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: voting record

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. McCarthy, Kevin [R-CA-23].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: On motion to table the measure Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 197 (Roll no. 219).

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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