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Watch: House Passes Bipartisan Jan. 6 Commission Bill Despite Strong GOP Opposition Directed by Trump

The U.S. House of Representatives Wednesday evening passed bipartisan legislation to form a 9/112 style commission to investigate the January 6 insurrection, including the riots and attempted coup incited by Donald Trump, the president at the time attempting to overturn a free and fair election.
35 Republicans joined all House Democrats. The final vote tally was 252-175.
252-175: House passed legislation creating a national, bipartisan commission to investigate the January 6th attack on the US Capitol, announced by Speaker Pelosi from the chair. Bill now heads to the Senate.
35 House Republicans voted Yes with all Democrats. pic.twitter.com/VtDutQ3n3N
— Craig Caplan (@CraigCaplan) May 19, 2021
Donald Trump Tuesday night ordered both House and Senate Minority Republican Leaders, Kevin McCarthy and Mitch McConnell, to oppose the bill, which they did.
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U.S. House PASSES bill to establish January 6th Commission, 252-175. pic.twitter.com/rewfdNgZzk
— CSPAN (@cspan) May 19, 2021
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