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McConnell opposes bill to form January 6 commission ahead of House vote By Grace Segers House to vote on January 6 commission bill
Washington The House will vote on legislation to establish a bipartisan commission to investigate the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, amid growing opposition from Republicans who object to the proposed structure and scope of the panel. The bill, which was negotiated in part by a GOP congressman, is expected to pass with support from the narrow Democratic majority and some more moderate Republicans.
But Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell announced his opposition to the bill on Wednesday morning, in what could be a death knell for bipartisan efforts to create a commission. Bills require 60 votes to advance in the Senate, which is evenly divided. Unless 10 Republicans agree to support the creation of a commission, the legislation would die in the upper chamber.