McConnell comes out against Capitol riot commission ahead of House vote
5/19/21
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from New York Post,
5/19/21:
House Minority Leader Mitch McConnell officially came out against legislation to create an independent “9/11-style” commission to investigate the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol, just ahead of the House vote on the measure on Wednesday.
While the lower chamber is expected to pass the measure with some bipartisan support, McConnell’s comments throw cold water on the likelihood of the commission coming together, as the bill needs the support of at least 10 Republicans in the Senate to meet the 60-vote threshold for passage.
McConnell (R-Ky.) said that while he has been vocal in his rebuke of the rioters’ actions, he feels the deal negotiated in the House is “slanted and unbalanced” in Democrats’ favor.
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