H.Res. 503Establishing the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol.

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Sponsor: Nancy Pelosi [D-CA-12]
Policy area: Congress
Committee: Rules Committee
Latest action: Jun 30, 2021 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

IntroducedJun 28, 2021
Passed the HouseJun 30, 2021

What the measure doesCRS summary

This resolution establishes in the House of Representatives the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol.

The select committee must (1) conduct an investigation of the relevant facts and circumstances relating to the attack on the Capitol; (2) identify, review, and evaluate the causes of and the lessons learned from this attack; and (3) submit a report containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations to prevent future acts of violence, domestic terrorism, and domestic violent extremism, and to improve the security of the U.S. Capitol Complex and other American democratic institutions.

The select committee consists of 13 Members of the House appointed by the Speaker; 5 must be appointed after consultation with the minority leader. The resolution gives the select committee specified powers, including the authority to hold hearings, receive evidence, and issue subpoenas. It also requires other House committees to share relevant records with the select committee within 14 days of the resolution's adoption or receipt of such records.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing H.Res. 503 as passed House on Jun 30, 2021. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

How every member votedHouse roll call 197

House Jun 30, 2021

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Establishing the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol

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222 Yea 190 Nay 19 not voting

Party-line vote 2 of 412 voting members broke with their own party: 2 Republicans.

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All members431 members

Democratic220 members

Republican211 members

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H.Res. 503Establishing the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol.

What the measure doesCRS summary

How every member votedHouse roll call 197

On Agreeing to the Resolution

How the chamber split

H.Res. 503Establishing the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol.

What the measure doesCRS summary

How every member votedHouse roll call 197

On Agreeing to the Resolution

How the chamber split

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